Hornby Breakfast and Helliwell Park

When camping, our breakfasts are either steel cut oatmeal or scrambled veggies and scrambled eggs. We need the energy for our hike.

We often go to Helliwell park on Hornby Island. It has a five kilometer trail through woods and the shoreline that is always interesting.

Hornby Second night Supper and Sunsets

 Another tradition for camping is second night Delmonico cut steak. Lots of vegetables and grilled mushrooms are a bonus.

Because of the changing weather conditions and wind direction watching sunsets reward the viewer.

Even a slight change in the viewing angle gives a new feeling.

As always even if you change your view the sun is a little dimmer and a little bit lower.

The trees and foreground begin to look like paper shadow puppets figures. They loose their definition and clairity.

With a last peek above the mountains on the horizon the day turns quickly to night. Time to rest.

Hornby Shoreline

Another great thing about the Hornby Island Heron Rocks campsite is the shoreline. It changes with the tides and brings a little something different each year. It calls out to the curious.

The water slowly shapes the softer rocks making cliffs, holes, and smooths the surface.

What washes up on the shore also peaks interest whether large logs or small creatures and plants.

Looking back from where you came from often gives a new perspective.

Eventually the tide begins to rise letting you know that your time on the rocks has to end and you must return to shore.

Before you go, it is always good to see the path you have walked and get perspective before ending the day of exploration.

Hornby Campsite

Hornby Island, in particular the campsite we like to go to (Heron Rocks), is a special place for my wife and I. It allows us to recharge our internal batteries with the calm serenity of the nature around us.

The shelters are pre-made, just bring a tarp. Plenty of space for our camping items.

It also has a great view of the water when inside relaxing or cooking.

Our traditional first night meal is Kraft Dinner, spinach, tomatoes, extra cheese, and sparking wine.

The sunset was particularly nice to see with the mountains of Vancouver Island as a backdrop.

The orange glow it gives is unique and changing. Very special to experience together.

It shows how some things change as some things are constant.

Heron Rocks is indeed a special place.