Life is a whirlwind

So apparently people actually read my blog! Well then, I'd better get with it and post something. Here I thought I was doing all of this out of pure vanity. Guess not. Ha!
Thought it would be fitting to write about my island trip, and of course some food stuff, and some other dribble in there too!
I sat back for a moment this afternoon, and realized that summer is half over!
I'm befuddled. Yes befuddled.  In the past week, I've travelled to Vancouver Island(by car, yes driving!) to see some lovely, amazing friends get married, and then to Vancouver to see my brother and then back to Calgary, and right in to "work" again.  How is it possible that five days are literally a whirlwind. We drove, slept(well hardly slept, trains and air matresses are kind of sleep disruptors), ate, drank, visited family and friends, and drove some more.  I hate to wish time away, but waiting for ferry's and driving 12 hours straight is tough on my bottom and mental state. I'm not someone who cares to sit for too long. But it was so worth it. To be out on the island drinking in the.. oh wait.. there was no sunshine this time! First time we've been to Victoria and the weather was dreary. No biggie of course. Doesn't stop me from going out for food and walking! We hit up Ferris' Oyster Bar & Grill again, which after trying a few different places on the island, I think, have the best raw oysters. I was able to meet up with a fantastic triathlon coach. Which, I am lucky to be part of her ambassador program too! Check out PT Performance Training. 
We walked along Dallas Road and watched seals catch fish. You could see them swimming in the clear, blue sea. These sleek, grey bodies under the water, then a little head bobbing on the surface. I could stand for hours and watch them. Waiting for them to pop up again. I love it.  Then a late night mint tea from Tre Fantastico. Where I learned about Panela sugar! This stuff is worth the money. But it's not local of course. Used some in a smoothie yesterday, and I will be making some banana bread where I think it will blend in beautifully.
The wedding in Duncan was wonderful. It was this fantastic piece of land with a little pond, a campsite, two little houses, little outdoor bathrooms, and a giant white tarp where the ceremony and dinner takes place. It was fabulous. Best wedding I've ever been to. Drinking wine while our friends said their vows, how can you beat that!  Then whamo, it's 2am, and the fire has made me nice and toasty enough to crawl into my sleeping bag.
Back to see my brother in Vancouver for a day, then back to Calgary.  I couldn't believe that it was actually warm when we got in to Calgary! First bit of real heat and dry weather we've felt in awhile. That was sweet treat.
I always love being away for even just a short while. It refreshes the mind, and allows me to really savour the moments. There were so many the past week. I find myself so fortunate to be able to experience so many simple, wonderful things. Nothing fancy. Nothing extravagent. It's a nice reminder of how incredible it is to be human.