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East Point on Saturna – Photo Wednesday

This afternoon, I went to East Point for a walk.  Beautiful day, lovely surprises. First, the view, from the cliffside…
View from the cliffside of East Point, Saturna Island, BC, CanadaThen, a close up of gorse (Ulex europeanus), an invasive species brought over a long time ago, and making its way around the islands. Spiny, nasty plant with gorgeous bloom… There has to be a good side to everything, right?
East Point on Saturna Island, Gorse (Ulex europeanus), invasive speciesAnd finally, a jewel on the cliff… Indian paintbrush (Castillejia), native wildflower blooming in the sun on a cliff… It cheered me up no end.
Indian paintbrush, castillejia, wildflower, BC coast

New Heights

We escaped for the weekend. Voted off the island. Friends arranged for a new experience: soaring, flying without an engine. It was an extraordinary day, and I will remember it forever. What an amazing feeling! Silence, with only the whispering of the wind, and the sing-song of the altimeter… Thanks to my pilot, Don!

This all happened at the Hope Airfield, in BC. If you are interested, contact the Vancouver Soaring Association.

Gliders, Vancouver Soaring Association, Hope Airfield, BC

Gliders all ready, Hope Airfield, BC

Don the pilot, Vancouver Soaring Club, Hope, BC

Don the pilot, Vancouver Soaring Association

Glider being towed by Cessna, over the Fraser River, Hope, BC
Cessna giving a tow to a glider, over the Fraser River, Hope, BC

Soaring above Hope, BC