Spring time in the Valley?

Has spring really arrived in the Fraser Valley? At least that's how it felt like yesterday, but who knows what could happen to our weather in a few weeks.

The rains had stopped, and the sun was shining. It was time to get out of the house. So off we drove to Harrison Hot Springs, walked around the lagoon, had a snack, and watched people–that can be more entertaining than watching TV...

But the closer we got to Harrison the cloudier it got. What was happening to the sunshine?

We found a parking spot and walked all around the lagoon

 We spotted two bald eagles high up on the tree,

pussy willows

boats rocking back and forth 

 and drift wood along the shore. 

Someone had built a tepee with drift wood when the water had been low. 

Harrison Hotel on the right.

And now it was time for a cup of coffee which we bought at Muddy Waters. They also have wonderful food.

We walked back to our truck, turned the dial to country music
 and being the Mennos that we are, I brought from home a snack: granola with chia and hemp hearts and panforte which we had learned to enjoy in Italy a few years back–it's full of nuts, seeds and dried fruit.

 The sun soon made its appearance again and we watched as more and more people came with family and friends.

Lots of people out with their dogs

 all shapes and sizes

This one had a mind of his own, he kept pulling his owner along.

Some families came out to play ball

and our music played on.

The weather was perfect for motorcycling, and we wondered again why we had sold ours...and then we remembered.

Time to go home and rest. Tonight was Bible study night.

A disease went through the hazelnut orchard a couple of years ago, which caused much damage therefore

 most of the trees had been cut down.

Mount Cheam up ahead.

Thought of you, Hertha, when I saw this photo.

We have our faith and our friends, and that's a good thing.

 Swans in a field in Agazzis.

We are home.
This was the last house that is being built in our cul-de-sac. The lot sold for $225 or so.

 As soon as we stepped out of our truck we were hit by this intense sweet-smelling evergreen bush called: Sarcococca.

The Christmas Rose plants are blooming, as well as the

Daphne bush. Also very fragrant.

 The rhubarb

and the chives too are making an appearance.

Snowdrops are always a welcome sight.

 I think we will have to buy another rhododendron like this one (yes, I looked up the spelling for this one too) to replace some of the evergreen bushes on the side that are just too big.

The little piles of branches that Peter made, after a wind storm,

will have to be cleaned up as well.

He is out there raking right now and talking to our neighbour. 

Take good care and get over your cough, if you have one. Or whatever ailment you may have.

Love to you,

Hilde