Be The Best.Can you tell which one of these pictures was not shot at Blackie Spit?
Yup. If you guessed the last one, you’re right!
That’s a picture of a tired 19 year old being forced awake to say goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa.
(yes, I have a picture of him smiling…I just like this one better.)
Although the winter weather is pounding eastern Canada and the US, the upper west coast of North America has been relatively mild…so far. With a few absolutely spectacular days in Vancouver over the Christmas break, it was a great opportunity to get out to Blackie Spit for a walk.
I’ve posted a previous blog about this place, adjacent to Crescent Beach, and if you can find the time to grab a coffee or tea and head out for a walk, this is an amazing place. Don’t forget your camera.
My Mom loves the ocean and with my Mom and Dad down for a few days over Christmas, this was a great mini trip here in the Lower Mainland.
Take a look at the words on the sign. 
‘Imagine this oasis if you were resting during flight.’
Blackie Spit is the home to over 200 species of birds on their migratory routes in fall and spring.
I thought those were interesting words as I reflected on our journey on the new normal pathway and the need to rest during flight.
In many ways, I think that’s what the holidays are supposed to be about. A rest. Not a final place, but a pit-stop along the way. A chance to reflect, eat a whole lot, relax a bit and then get ready to fly again.
I love that last line as well, ‘as you wonder at its beauty, enjoy the sights and sounds; make sure to breathe the salty breeze the wind whips around’.
Two points.
First point: Not sure when the Surrey Parks Board or a Nature Society began to hire poets to write their sign info, but I like it!!
Second point: Resting during flight and feeling the salty breeze that the wind whips around is really great advice.
Be The Best.