The view of Howe Sound from the rock quarry high above Britannia Beach.Ever since moving to 'Sea-to-Sky Country' sixteen years ago, I have driven my kids nuts by always forcing (I mean encouraging) them to look up at the natural beauty that surrounded us. "This is where we live!" I'd exclaim. "MOM," they'd groan. "WE KNOW!" Well, I didn't think they did know, so I was like a dog with a bone constantly pointing out amazing views and vistas. I got so insufferable that my two daughters moved to Vancouver and haven't looked at a tree since.
That feeling of awe came over me this morning after I hiked straight up 'The Britannia Grind' and came out at the rock quarry high above Britannia Beach. The hike to the quarry was pretty much vertical on a dry, dusty forest floor. I even felt like I had vertigo a few times. But the panorama view over Howe Sound was the reward for such an arduous walk.
I just wish my kids had been with me to experience it.
I think you were born to be a teacher - it's in every one of your cells. One day your kids will be thankful. But, until that time comes let me be one person to say how thankful I am that you are a teacher and gentle (?) nurturer for loving nature! (OH! AND books :)!!) I have gained much from you!!
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