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Where Do We Go From Here?

Published January 13, 2018February 1, 2019 by ramblingandroving in Hiking, Personal
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A Day in an Ancient Forest

Published February 3, 2018February 2, 2018 by ramblingandroving in Hiking
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Follow the Mary Vine Creek

Published January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 by ramblingandroving in Hiking
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You’ll Think You’ve Struck Gold(stream)

Published November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Hiking
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Stoney Hill Regional Park

Published November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Hiking, Uncategorized
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When the Mountains Meet the Oceans: Exploring Vancouver Island’s Coastal Bluffs

Published November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Hiking, Uncategorized
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Exploring Sandcut Creek

Published September 29, 2017November 8, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Hiking
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We Found A Secret Waterfall?

Published August 18, 2017November 19, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Hiking, Stories
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The Many Wonders of Juan de Fuca

Published August 17, 2017November 30, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Hiking
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The Fog Clears

Published August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 by ramblingandroving in Mental Illness/Wellness, Stories
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the season’s change was a conduit and we left our love in our summer skin 🎶 . . . . . . . . . #advancedselfie #themountainsarecalling #allaboutadventures #madeincanada #stayandwander #wanderlust #likeamountaingirl #amongthewild #awakethesoul #wanderfolk #wearelimitless #passionpassport #welltraveled #liveauthentic #mountaingirls #wildernessculture #folkscenery #theoutbound #outdoorwomen #hikevibes #getoutstayout #optoutside #moodyedits #adventureculture #wearethewild #keepitwild #wonderlust10k #wildernessnation #visualambassadors #seekmorewilderness
Sooke’s own lil summit swing has got me feeling a whole vibe ♥️ . . . . . . . . . . . #advancedselfie #themountainsarecalling #allaboutadventures #madeincanada #stayandwander #wanderlust #likeamountaingirl #amongthewild #awakethesoul #wanderfolk #wearelimitless #passionpassport #welltraveled #liveauthentic #mountaingirls #wildernessculture #folkscenery #theoutbound #outdoorwomen #hikevibes #getoutstayout #optoutside #moodyedits #adventureculture #wearethewild #keepitwild #wonderlust10k #wildernessnation #visualambassadors #seekmorewilderness
Sometimes I plan outfits for my photos, packing a skirt to throw on or using my hat as a prop. I don’t really care if it’s “stylish” per se, but my mother’s voice reminds me every now and then to take a bit of pride in the beauty I was given and wear something a bit more flattering than sweats. Unfortunately, people will judge us by how we dress, our bodies, and our overall appearance. None of that shit has ever mattered to me, at least when it comes to others. These days if I dress in anything remotely form-fitting, I will get comments on my weight, and no matter what, I’ll likely be getting comments on my height too. It’s flattering on the surface, sure, but what I’m often hearing is these women wishing they could stay as thin as I do under veiled compliments. The reality is I’ve longed to be “normal” my entire life, and that’s never been the case, instead forced to face many mental health issues on top of the surfacing symptoms of an autoimmune disorder as a kid. I’ve never been able to manage my weight well, and so I’ve stuck to mostly baggy clothes for the past few years as I just honestly feel more comfortable drawing less attention to my body. After all, I’d much rather people focus on what’s underneath the skin. @billieeilish put it best when she was quoted saying: “I never want the world to know everything about me. That’s why I wear big, baggy clothes. Nobody can have an opinion because they haven't seen what’s underneath... If I was a guy and I was wearing these baggy clothes, nobody would bat an eye. There’s people out there saying, ‘Dress like a girl for once! Wear tight clothes you’d be much prettier and your career would be so much better!’ No it wouldn’t. It literally would not.” . . . . . . . #themountainsarecalling #allaboutadventures #madeincanada #stayandwander #wanderlust #likeamountaingirl #amongthewild #awakethesoul #wanderfolk #wearelimitless #passionpassport #welltraveled #liveauthentic #mountaingirls #wildernessculture #folkscenery #theoutbound #outdoorwomen #hikevibes #getoutstayout #optoutside #moodyedits #adventureculture #wearethewild #keepitwild #wonderlust10k #wildernessnation #visualambassadors #seekmorewilderness
whoever decided “we dem boyz” should be included in every shot of this waterfall is an ass. #LeaveNoTrace #DontBeADick . 5 ways to LNT: • pack out what you pack in • stay on designated trails • leave plant/wildlife alone • keep your pets on leash and clean up after them (or leave them home altogether- often that’s the safer alternative) • and easiest of all, don’t deface nature . . . . . . . . #395north #sheisnotlost #ourlonelyplanet #travelgirls #allaboutadventures #discoverearth #adventureawaits #voyaged #forgeyourownpath #wondermore #speechlessplaces #hiking_daily #girlswhotravel #dametraveler #wearetravelgirls #hikingtheglobe #mtnchicks #createcommune #rvliving #theoutbound #letsgosomewhere #girlswhohike #vancouverisland
Happy #GotchaDay lil bean! Four years of adventures, 4,000km+ together, a few cities and many memories. Here’s to many more, my girl ♥️ . . . . . . . . #victoriabc #victoriabuzz #explorevictoria #vancouverisland #sharevi #wonderfulvancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #vanisle #amazingvancouverisland #tourismbc #dailyviewbc #explorebc #hellobc #beautifulbc #discoverbc #sharethecoast #exploresooke #wildernessculture #explorecanada #moodygrams #imagesofcanada #shotoniphone #canadiancreatives #pnwcrew #pnw #pnwcollective #pnwwonderland #yyj #raw_canada
Can barely convince my partner in crime of the last 4 years to join me for a hike these days. A group of people I’ve only really met on Instagram? Seems to be no problem 🤙 Still welcoming anyone who would like to join our hike up Mt Empress tomorrow! 9 AM @ the 2nd parking lot at Sooke Potholes. (message me if you need clarification on that!) Stoked to see y’all there ♥️ . . . . . . . #victoriaviews #sharevi #victoriavibes #pnwlife #hispnwlife #getoutside #bcviews #bcisbeautiful #cascadiaexplored #pnw #staywild #pnwonderland #exploremore #hellobc #neverstopexploring #vancouverislandguide #wonderfulvancouverisland #myvanislebackyard #victoriahype #ramblingandroving #vancouverisland #adventureawaits #vanisle #weexplore_ #optoutside #victoriabuzz #hikebc #explorevictoria #neature
Ever wonder why geese are such assholes? Probably just that big duck energy. #feelingpunny . . . . . . . #wildlife #vanislewild #gosling #bcwf #bcwildlife #workitgirl #strut #vanisle #pnw #pnwvibes #discoverbc #hellobc #victoriaviews #bcviews #canadaviews #victoriabuzz #goslings #wildlifephotography #canadianwildlife #optoutside #bcwildlife #birdphotography #vancouverisland #justgoshoot #natgeowild #birdsofinstagram #islandlife #canadageese #underfluffies
How deeply do you rely on nature? I grew up in the farmlands, mostly vast fields stretching out to reach the horizon filled with crops or livestock, occasionally lined by young, mixed forests. I spent a lot of time observing the animals across the road and exploring the muddy trails behind my childhood home. My parents tended to a massive garden each year, relying heavily on whatever fruits and vegetables we could grow. The house was always abuzz: cats and dogs and kids, and to bring balance back to it all, plenty of plants. Ever since I’ve started keeping my own houseplants (taking much of my inspiration from the species my mum would care for) I’ve felt that restorative energy. I dreaded spending too much time at home as our space was cold, dreary, bland: grey walls and mostly white furniture offered little warmth in such a small space. Instead, I sought desperately and unconsciously to reconnect with nature, spending every opportunity given to take to the trails. I wound up going stir crazy on most of my days off. Now, I worry less when I’m stuck at home for a day or two. Now, the white of the coffee tables is given a sense of purpose, full of flowers and foliage. They act as blank canvases on which I can paint whatever colours I like- and would you guess I’ve chosen green 🌱🌵 . . . . . . . . #wondermore #themountainsarecalling #allaboutadventures #madeincanada #stayandwander #wanderlust #likeamountaingirl #amongthewild #awakethesoul #wanderfolk #depthobsessed #passionpassport #welltraveled #liveauthentic #mountaingirls #wildernessculture #folkscenery #theoutbound #outdoorwomen #hikevibes #getoutstayout #optoutside #moodyedits #adventureculture #wearethewild #keepitwild #ourcamplife #wildernessnation #visualambassadors #pnwonderland
Pushing myself to get up into the Sooke Hills has been an awesome experience, giving me an entirely new appreciation for this little town I call home now 🏡 . . . . . . . . . #pnwphotographer #wearethewild #vancouverisland #explorevictoria #victoriabccanada #beautifulbc #hikingculture #hikebc #amongthewild #madeincanada #canadaday #northwestcreatives #wonderfulwildwomen #createexplorediscover #sharevi #themountainsarecalling #canadaisbeautiful #chasingsunrise #tahvi #ic_adventures #westmakesyouwilder #britishcolumbia #canadagram #sharethecoast #mountainlife

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