What feels like home - AC

Both these photos were taken in and around Courtenay, Vancouver Island, BC in the first few days after arriving. The first two days here were sunny and clear with beautiful views to the surrounding snowy mountains on the island and to mountains on the mainland some 50+km away. Awesome! However, I was warned this weather was rare for Spring and that “April showers bring May flowers”. While it still hasn’t rained… or showered, the skies are now filled with clouds. The title of this post came about when Davon said that the dull grey sky, overgrown undergrowth and half dead grass along side the road made her feel like she was home here in Courtenay. Somewhat expectedly, this doesn’t have a homely feel to me. Where is the wind? Where are the ferns? Why do I have to jump to pull myself into this monster 4x4 truck? Overtime, these sights and surroundings will become the new `normal’ before the next stage of our trip in the USA where another set of new normals will come along.