After all was said and done, we agreed on a drive out to the Shuswap, about an hour away, stopping at a little independent coffee shop in a small town along the way. That was my idea, but he was game. It was lightly snowing when we headed out, but nothing to be concerned about (I don't enjoy driving in snowy weather!).
The cafe was housed in a very old building with lots of character, located on the main strip. The barista was so friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed a little chat with her after I ordered, and then Dave and I shared a date square and our specialty drinks. We headed out to the Provincial Park, and enjoyed a quiet tromp through the campsite we have often enjoyed during the summer. We surprised a parcel of deer, which quickly but gracefully pronged through the woods to avoid us. At the lake, a pair of beautiful swans, as if in a synchronized dance, were gracefully swimming, then alternately dipping their heads in water, with bottoms up. The surroundings were quiet and beautiful.
A little getaway, nothing fancy. Just time away together enjoying nature and some good conversation. We tried to keep it light, avoiding some topics. You know what I mean, if you know what's happening in Canada (God keep our land glorious and free!). A few times I veered off course and raised my voice a bit too much, but I reigned myself in quite well, I thought. I'm trying.
Happy love day to all my readers! Hope you have someone in your life who you can squeeze today!
I agree with you about the expectations of a day like this. My mom used to not like to celebrate Mother's Day because she said moms should be treated "like a queen" every day, not just one day of the year. And the same could apply to Valentine's Day. We should show love 365 days of the year, not just on that one special day in February.
ReplyDeleteI like how you and your husband spent the time. The pictures were magnificent. The swan one the best of the batch!!
Canada, like America, needs a lot of prayers!
betty
Been a good long while since we've visited each others blogs, but I thought I'd take a look at my reading list and hit a few that I've not been to in awhile; and hope you'll do the same. Hubby and I are like you two, we don't like all the fuss. We don't buy gifts for each other, or cards etc. We just like to spend time together. Typically a nice evening out and a good bottle of wine is our thing, though for the last couple of years, it's been a good meal in and a bottle of wine. Thanks to Covid. Which maybe....maybe, is almost in control; though I worry about the new surge in Europe, which probably means it will hit here again soon. Sigh. That and the awful mess in Ukraine. If only we could rid the world of monsters like Putin. Your swans picture is amazing. The rest of the pictures make me cold and want to be indoors. Not up to speed about what you're referring to in Canada, unless it's the stupid truckers. Stay warm, and enjoy the spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit! Actually, I was referring to our tyrannical PM. Thanks to the truckers, his character has been clearly revealed.
DeleteMaking blog rounds today, so popped into say hi. Added you to my blog list.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Will do my rounds soon! ;)
DeleteMaking blog rounds on this cold sorta snowy Sunday morning. Seems winter has returned. Boooooo
ReplyDeleteMaking blog rounds and waving hello.
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