I think it’s pretty incredible how trees use vast networks of fungi across the forests to communicate. Thin filaments of hyphae fungi transmitting communications across miles and miles of forest floor, nature is rather amazing in the complex ways it works. Spending my afternoon lunch break wandering the forests and contemplating the complexity of these beautiful mushrooms that look look like they belong in a fairy world.
Even on a cloudy day this island is a bit of a fairytale. Autumn auburns, cherry-red Japanese maples and bright yellow poplar leaves lay strewn across the rainy landscape. After so long chasing summer this is quite a welcomed change of season.
Spending my Sunday exploring the loveliest little harborside town here on Vancouver island. Watched the mist descend over the hills and the sea lions lolling about the docks.
I cant stress enough how beautiful it is here. If you haven’t, get yourself to BC in the autumn sometime! Until then, I’m going to spent October insta-spamming autumn leaves.
Enjoying misty morning strolls by the lake, eating soup, baking bread, and catching up on relaxing after a busy few months prior. This is going to be lovely month
So many pumpkins! So much Autumn! Have settled down in a small forest home for the month of October, about an hour away from Victoria and surrounded by gorgeous forest, starry quiet nights, and abundant wildlife. Such a beautiful spot to stop and watch autumn creep into Canada. Focusing on early nights, preparing for my exam finals next month, working, home cooking, and getting out for lots of walks around the lake.
My 2 months nestled into Victoria City is already over halfway through. I took a little time to settle down into a quieter life, one that involves a broken hand in a plaster-cast (and introduction to the Canadian healthcare system), more wandering the summertime leafy street (with less bicycling than I’d hoped) and a lot more studying than I’m used to in my normal day to day. This city is magnificent. I frequently encounter young deer in my front yard, squirrels out my window and otters in the harbour. It has, so far, been delightful. September will bring a trip to Vancouver, then onto Florida & Colorado, followed by a return to this lovely island to explore the wilder, less-citylike parts.
