Steveston revisted

Happy slightly belated Easter! The bunny has risen! It was a bit of a weird Easter for us. Mark was struck down with a bad flu on Good Friday and was essentially bed-ridden and unable to function for nearly 6 days. We had a bout of glorious sunny weather and it was the first long weekend since Christmas. This did nothing to help his already flagging spirits. Now River has it, poor little guy.

The kids and I made the best of things and got out to enjoy the weather. On Saturday I took them to Steveston (where we used to live). It is a fabulous place to visit. We began at a trail off the dyke that we call "The Coyote Walk". I have mentioned it before it a secluded trail that takes you along the tidal flats past Scotch Pond to where there used to stand an old cannery. Although it the sun was shining, the wind was quite cold. The old couch we found a while back had been moved to another location and this time the tide was way out.

Scotch Pond

 

A disassembled sitting room

Following the Coyote Walk we decided to walk around Garry Point and explore the different beaches along the way. I love when we find adhoc sculptures and balancing structures along the shoreline.

The kids explored rocks, logs, twigs, sand, and water. The only problem with that section of the Fraser inlet is that it is not safe to swim in. The water is quite polluted with the all the industry going on just further up the Fraser Arm. But it is perfect for a Spring day when it is too brisk to want to swim or go in the water anyway.

Later, we toured the village and, of course, had Fish and Chips at Dave's restaurant. Then the kids wanted to go back to the beach and so we did. We ended up hanging out in Steveston for hours and having a lot of fun.