We rode out to Gabriola Island today to visit with some friends. We met at a huge “locals” beach. This beach doesn’t even make it on the tourist map. It felt like such a long ride and it turns out it was! I was checking the distance online and we rode just over 17 km! That’s quite a work out for someone who hasn’t logged more than 15 hours on a bike this year. Gabriola Island is also quite hilly. I found myself either working to get up an incline or coasting quickly down hills the whole way. Not many flat spots to be had.
On the ferry:
It was a gorgeous blue bird day and always fun to enjoy with friends. Lily plays easily with the other little girls we were with.
I thought I’d share my simple bruschetta recipe. Perfect for a breezy hot day like today.
Bruschetta
- 3-4 Tomatoes, chopped or diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2-3 tbsp Oil (Non GMO Canola, Safflower, whatever you like)
- fresh Basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp Vinegar (Balsamic, Apple Cider, whatever you like)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- Baguette
I like to make the bruschetta earlier in the day to allow the flavours to mingle before topping the cut baguette and baking/grilling in the oven. You can make it it and use it right away though if you don’t have more time.
Ah yes, the places only the locals know. That’s one of my favourite things about the island and surrounding islands… there are a lot of places like that. Sounds like you had a great day; me too:)
I like this new look but have to admit that the other one was hard to top. It speaks to me I guess. Have a great week!
You aren’t the only one to have loved the last theme! Right Robyn? ;-) I really did like it but I just wanted something fresher and more airy…
WE TOO WENT TO A HIDDEN BEACH THAT WAS ABSOLUTLY WONDERFUL. BOTH KIDS PLAYED IN THE SURF AND THE DOG AND I VENTURED OUT INTO THE WATER. SO FUN.
YES I TOO LIKED THE OTHER LOOK BUT ALSO LIKE THIS ONE ESPCIALLY THE TOP DESIGN. THE BROWN WAS SOMEHOW WARM AND INVITING
Your food pictures always look so professional! Kris and I are thinking of going on a trip around the islands for Meredith’s birthday (he’s taking the day off). It looks like so much fun!
Thanks but I wish I knew how to take pictures like so many others I see on their blogs! I’m totally impressed. I’ve been thinking about getting a new camera and possibly even some lessons. I’d really love to be able to take better photos.