We don't want you to get bored with construction only stuff so we're going to showcase the natural beauty and community of Sointula and Malcolm Island regularly.
True Story
Yesterday I was sorting out some recycling and garden refuse at the back of our truck directly above our property on 2nd Street. A few minutes later I looked up to see 3 women and a little girl walking up the road, chatting happily as they approached me. The little girl, wearing a pretty dress and good coat, approach and asked if I would like a cupcake. I held up my dirt covered gloves and said I would love a cupcake but I didn't have any money with me right now. Her Mom quickly added that they were free. "Her birthday's tomorrow and, every year, she likes to make cupcakes to give away." I took off my gloves and picked out two. I wished the six year old a happy seventh birthday, chatted with them for a few minutes then waved goodbye. Forget the sorting... I quickly carried our two home made chocolate cupcakes with vanilla icing and a coffee bean on top down to the RV to eat with Jim immediately! Another of the many reasons we are happy to call Sointula our new home.
Now....about the photos....During August and September last year we had lots of time to explore our Sointula. Now you can see why we made a point of visiting Sointula whenever we were cruising and why we can't get enough of it!
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| A fish boat returning to harbour near dusk. |
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| The view from the harbour changes in minutes as weather systems move across northern Vancouver Island. |
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| Older net lofts and fishing related buildings remind us of Sointula's rich history. |
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| Malcolm Island is a treasure trove of beautiful rocks; we'll be using some inside our house as a special feature. |
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| Neighbour Jim Blohm took this last winter from his home. View looking towards the village and BC Ferries dock. |
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This view from our lot last summer towards sunset. How lucky and blessed we are!
We opened up the viewing corridor considerably since then. |
Jim and Tricia Bowen
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