Thursday, September 29, 2011

Botanical Beach Port Renfrew BC

There is nothing like getting in the car and driving down the
coast.... drive and drive to take your troubles away...if only temporary...

Something must be said about the calming, healing effects of watching the
ocean.... strong , beautiful and at times frightening... like life
itself...



The mountains too are spectacular... rugged and wild..



beckoning you to them...



The still waters of a creek... making you linger in quiet meditation



to ponder your life and where you are going. To stop looking back



over your shoulder at what could have been. Finally realising the power



in your now...



The waves crashing on the rocks as an example you can weather



this storm if you have faith ...






For me being at the ocean is the time to imagine the impossible



to break free of all my limitations. To regain my hope and know that



everything will be okay...



The road before us is not already written out. It is for us to decide.



I like knowing i have a strong guide who is with me all the way...even



if i sometimes have fear...



The enchanting path through the rain forest take me back to being a child



again ...when things were so simple and my father's love was always waiting..








Even our pets fall captive to the ocean...



their excitement overflows...




What child doesn't love to be in nature..



I love sharing this magical place with mine...




The tide comes in and like life itself you must always be aware



or it will sweep you away...



At one with nature...at peace if only for a day with myself...






May your journey in this life be filled with happieness and endless joy...



Pamela xo

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25 comments:

  1. stefanieSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    ahhhhhhh!!! perfect!

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful peaceful pictures. Now I can go to sleep and dream of these beautiful sites.

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  3. BeccaSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful photos Pamela! I will dream of that ocean tonight, the ocean I dream of living near...I will never give up my dream.

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  4. JanetSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful photos, you live in a wonderful place. I would love to live near the ocean. I do believe it has healing powers!

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  5. CatherineSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Such breathtaking beauty Pamela! Oh it would do the soul good to see all those pretty sites!

    Wishing you a very happy weekend friend!
    xo Catherine

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  6. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Oh, Pamela!!! This is the loveliest post. Your photos are amazing!

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  7. NanaDianaSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Pamela- What a beautiful post- Your photographs are so beautiful! I can feel the peace, serenity and power that you captured there. I feel the same way about visiting Lake Superior-it is the closest to the ocean I can get-Love you, sweet girl- xo Diana

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  8. VirginiaSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Dear One,
    Your post today was like a little trip to a spa. I'm so relaxed now. Your words and gorgeous photos are just what I needed this morning!
    Bon weekend,
    V

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  9. Tammy@Beatrice BanksSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Gorgeous, photos and words. I could use some time gazing at the water about now. ahh..so peaceful! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. LindaSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    How blessed you are to live in such a place! And how blessed WE are since you share it by way of pics and posts!

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  11. Pam KesslerSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful post with beautiful photos. Very serene!

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    The Pacific coast has a look all its own, and your photos have taken me back. I have walked the coastal areas and cannot imagine a more beautiful view of nature.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. SheilaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Hello Pamela. It's been awhile since i visited your blog and I'm sure I've missed so much and will take the time to look back on your posts soon. Your thoughts are inspirational as are your beautiful photos. I know the places you took us to today...thanks for taking us along on such a magnificent trip.

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  14. miabellavintageSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    YOu went to Port Renfrew? Did you go on the logging roads? Nice and beautiful. Have a good day Pam.

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  15. Pamela GordonSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    How beautiful! I enjoyed this post - photos and words. Did you know that some of the comments are covering the last 2 photos and script? I don't know why that happens. Blessings, Pamela

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  16. CindySeptember 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    That was such a pretty and contemplative (is that a word?) post. You're right, there is something so powerful about being in nature and by the water. It's always great to come by your blog, i always look forward to reading your posts. I hope you're finding time for balance in your life with the new job. It's not easy...

    Cindy

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  17. karensomethingorotherSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    lovely pictures, Pam. You're right--there is nothing like the ocean.

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  18. LynneSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Pamela,
    What a beautiful post...So sweetly stated. Such caring thoughts. The photos are beautiful. I love the one with Sam and Pilot in the tide pools!
    Enjoy your weekend!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  19. AnneOctober 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    What lovely images, Pamela! We just returned from the Oly Peninsula and saw similar topography, and it was indeed very restful. So nice that you can be in those areas via a short drive!

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  20. Red Rose AlleyOctober 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Pamela,
    My kids have always loved the ocean, and go to it often. My husband and son have surfed the waves all through California, so they know the ocean well. You have really captured the beauty of God's great ocean with your lens, and you have certainly shown that it is a place of peace. These photos are wonderful.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  21. Susan FreemanOctober 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Such a beautiful post and provided for me a much needed respite. I never have time to get away anymore.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  22. Ann from On Sutton PlaceOctober 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    You are truly lucky to have such beauty so close to where you live. I am hundreds of miles from an ocean. Your pictures are incredible and what a lovely day. Thank you for sharing...

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  23. Amy ChalmersOctober 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What beautiful photographs!! The scenery is amazing, lucky you!!

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  24. JuneOctober 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Such a beautifully written post Pamela. Nature can teach us so many things if we will just listen.
    You live in an amazingly beautiful place!!!!

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  25. CindyOctober 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Port Renfrew is so lovely, isn't it. My mom and dad used to live there, the ocean was so loud at their house that it was almost frightening.
    I love your photos and your sentiments.
    Hugs, Cindy

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I love love reading all your comments!! They mean so much to me...thank you..Pamela xo

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