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I’ve been chasing the sun. I don’t want it to go away. These were taking off the Sooke Bluffs.
The moon,
In all its beautiful glory,
Imperfections and all,
It moves emotions as it does the tides,
Like waves I’m flooded in awe,
Captured in a image,
No longer just for the mind,
Imperfections and all,
In all its beautiful glory,
The moon,
Deanna Brett xo
Elephant Seal moves in on a female. Yikes! We thought they were breeding but they were not. The female shows marks of earlier attacks. This is the way nature rolls. Stunning to see, as sad as it was.
March, 17th, 2015 Sooke BC. My birthday sunrise! Minutes apart the sky bleeds the most exquisite colours.

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I went for a walk up Otter Point Road in Sooke and I saw beauty everywhere! Spring is here, and I can feel it. I can see it, hear it and truly adore it. Spring is Sooke is stunning. If you look, you will see!
Floating bug
Out on the water yesterday with a friend and came across these sailboats. I love the way they look on the ocean. Sooke has a Sailing Association for those who are interested in sailing, do sail or want to learn.
Spring is here! Beaches, bonfires and good times! The full moon was rising behind the Sooke hills. What a beautiful night it was!
Sombrio Beach
I've got a map of the Sooke to Port Renfrew area and I'm ticking places off! Sombrio Beach was next on the list, and I was told by several people I needed to go with Daytrip Drea! I'm so glad I did, we had the most fantastic time!
Drea met me at my house where we made the approximate 57 kilometre drive to Sombrio Beach.
It was about a 10 minute walk to the beach from the parking lot. I felt like the moment I arrived at the beach the waves were calling out to me.
The air was crisp and the sun was shining bright! I knew this was going to be a beautiful day!
Sombrio beach is approximately at kilometre 29 of the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail. This place is incredible for many reasons. Beach-combing, hiking, surfing, photography, camping, exploring, and much more. There are a couple of pretty spectacular waterfalls too! The first one is to the left once you've made it to the beach. As soon as you find a small creek, follow it up to a cave and there is a lovely waterfall for you to view. It was fairly easy to get to, but could easily be missed. This spot is a must see if you're coming to Sombrio Beach.
Drea is a wonderful guide and regardless how many times she's been there I could see her taking in the sweet views and like myself and many others sucking in that sweet West Coast air.
It does something amazing to us all. It takes all our worries and all that petty stuff and tightly locks it away. It just happens, and you're left with this glorious, soul warming awe that makes you feel rejuvenated. Now if only someone could bottle that up!
We went as far as we could by beach. We then climbed some rocks and crawled into another cave! This was pretty cool and completely out of my comfort zone but some how Drea made it ok. Once in the cave we explored a little bit. Drea then followed a beam of sunlight out a hole, onto a cliff edge where we were captivated by the huge swells crashing into the rocks below!
We climbed some near by rocks and then sat on a patch of grass looking at the ocean. To the West of us we could see the beach, where we started off. I couldn't believe how much ground we covered. We watched the rocks below being slammed with waves. To the east we could see the water surrounding us, the swells pouring in and crashing against the rock walls, pushing up towards a second waterfall. It was beautiful no matter which way we looked. We took some time, had some lunch and enjoyed the view.
We followed a trail that was behind us and hiked some more. We walked through the coolest terrain. Dense forest, massive trees, mud, bridges, carved out paths.
We stood on top of a cliff where the second waterfall fell to the sea. It was pretty cool!
It was beautiful, all around us I could feel the love. The love for life, the love of nature and the love of adventure!
In total we walked about 4kilometers then we turned around to go back. We stuck to the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail back to the beach.
Once we made it back to the beach it was time to kick our boots off and enjoy the view.
We did a little beach combing and had a bite to eat before walking back. Before we left the beach, we had one last glance at the surfers. This is a very popular location for those who take up the sport. I don't surf so obviously I'm in total awe.
This was an 8km hike for this girl. I wanted to see everything and go everywhere but time was an issue. I'd love to come back when we can spend a few days and explore all the nooks and crannies.
Thanks again to Drea, owner/operator of Day Trip Drea. This girl knows what she's doing and she's got a wonderful companion to help her along the way.
I'm so glad that I made it to Sombrio! I look forward to many more trips back! The road down to Sombrio Beach is pretty beaten up. Huge potholes. I'm not sure my car would make it down there. This was no problem for Drea. Check out the Day Trip Drea ride! Just another reason why cruising with her is a blast!
Thanks again Drea and yay me! I made it. It's also time to look at the map and see where I'm going next.
I highly reccommend you check this place out!

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A close call, very close to home.
A beautiful day it was, yesterday in Sooke. I dropped my car off at a friend's place to get some repairs done. I decided that instead of hovering around, I would do what I love to do; beachcomb! So I checked out a new spot to me. The beach entry was Lannan Flats, and I was thinking this day could only get better if that wind would die down. Despite my very light complaint about it being chilly, I really didn’t have too much to complain about when it came to the weather. It wasn’t that cold. Unlike the ocean, which is always cold! I have no doubt the bitter temperatures of the ocean would bite even harder on a February day.
I looked ahead to check out the surrounding area and noticed this beautiful silhouette of a couple coming out of the water. I wanted to take their picture, as they looked incredible all back-lit. I did notice that one boat was upside down. I decided to walk up and say hello. The lovely lady looked at me, said “hello” and asked what I was taking pictures of. I spoke to her briefly and went to walk away. I then noticed she was soaked and shivering. At that moment I was no longer chilly.
They’re a lovely couple that moved to Sooke just 3 weeks prior. Their landlord had a couple of kayaks for them to use. Both of them have past kayaking experience, and some ocean kayaking as well. They left East Sooke around 9:30am and the conditions started off perfect, “Glass like” was their words. Regardless, the conditions changed as the tide was coming in and the wind had picked up. They had originally left East Sooke and went all around the basin and were making their way to The Stickleback for lunch. Between the current, winds, and the waves in the basin, things progressively got tougher out there and keeping the boats afloat was a problem. They never made it to The Stickleback.
As they were trying to get their composure back, they were grabbing whatever they could that was close by to light a fire. They needed this fire for warmth. In good conscience, I couldn’t turn my back and walk away. I offered them my last stick of fire-starter from my camera bag and grabbed a fresh lighter from my pack. In minutes, there was a fire and the couple sat beside it to warm up. I offered the lady my scarf and my hot coffee, as she needed it more than me. I continued to grab bigger, dry logs to burn, and soon enough the fire was warming them up. They were cold, and at this point could not go anywhere. I had thought about calling for help, but they were okay. They were shivering, talking, explaining what had happened. They were in no state that I believed I needed to call someone yet. I knew together we could figure it out.
I offered the couple a ride back to East Sooke, as my car would be ready soon and we could go. Once I knew they were okay, I was going to run to the car and grab my blankets. I figured if we could bring the kayaks down the road, they could stay at a friend's place. Unfortunately, the repairs on the car ended up taking longer than I thought, and I was no longer able to give them a ride back. My friend showed up, and without hesitation, he offered the couple a ride home. Not only that, but he carried one of the kayaks down the street, and stored them in his yard.
Without a truck to move the kayaks, they had no choice but to plan another kayak trip the next morning. One person was going to paddle one kayak, and tow the other one. To be honest, I just wanted to make sure they were safe. I feared that towing a wobbly kayak might pull the other one over, and then into the ocean all over again. I arranged a ride with another friend, and he helped get the two kayaks back to East Sooke. I slept comfortably knowing they will not be trying this again right away!
A little back story to my train of thought here. The couple had told me that the night before the they went on an evening kayak ride, and had another scare. As they were returning after dark, the gentleman made a mistake and ended up in the water. Having to swim at least a 1/4 mile, he thought he was going to die. If it wasn’t for the will to survive and his lovely lady who had to pull him up on the dock and drag him home and warm him up, he very well might have. They were both so scared. Unaware of what to do, she got him in the hot tub. He was then in excruciating pain. He figures he was in the water for 30 minutes.
Do you know what to do if you find someone with potential hypothermia? Here are a few things you should not do -- place them in a hot body of water, rub or massage their limbs. Do not use heat pads and or heat lamps. Doing so can cause the blood vessels in the arms and legs to dilate too quickly. If this happens, it can lead to a fall in blood pressure to the vital organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys. Potentially resulting in cardiac arrest and even death.
Here’s what you should do. I pulled this info off the internet, because to be honest, I wasn’t sure of all steps.
Move the person indoors or somewhere warm as soon as possible. Once the person is in a warm environment, carefully remove any wet clothing and dry the person. Wrap them in blankets, towels, coats (whatever you have available), protecting their head and torso first.
Your own body heat can help someone with hypothermia. Gently hugging them can help warm them up. Encourage the person to shiver if they're capable of doing so. If possible, give the person warm drinks (not alcohol) or high-energy foods, such as chocolate, to help warm them up. However, it's important to only do this if they can swallow normally (ask them to give a cough to see if they can swallow). Once the person’s body temperature has increased, keep them warm and dry.It's important to handle anyone with hypothermia gently and carefully.
I just went with instinct. I knew it wasn’t call 911 worthy, but it was serious. If I chose to ignore them, perhaps it may have been a different situation. There were a lot of homes in the area, so getting help wouldn’t have been an issue.
I wanted to write this because I’m impressed with our community. I love that between the efforts of once strangers to the couple that came to shore, we were able to handle this situation with ease and grace. We made efforts to warm, relocate, store the kayaks, drive the kayaks out to them, and touch base to make sure they were okay. I for one, was glad that I stumbled upon the couple.
After it was all said and done, the couple realizes that they have plenty to learn about the ocean and how to stay safe when enjoying water sports. This is a lesson that I could see realized in their eyes. They asked me to take their picture. They didn't want to look at the camera. They want to remember this. It’s a learning experience. I quote the gentleman when I say, “As long as it doesn’t kill us, we’re always learning.”
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Cheers, Deanna
Humpback whale off Sooke BC. Out with Sooke Coastal Explorations. Humpback ID BCZ0131
Race Rocks Ecological Reserve : Beautiful in Black and White
I was visiting my parents in Sooke up Otterpoint Road. While I was sitting in the kitchen I noticed a pretty big robin out the window and didn't think much more about it. Because I'm always "looking" I had noticed that it was still there quite a few minutes later. I looked harder and thought to myself "haha did that robin get pooped on?" I quickly ran out to the car, got my camera and captured these pictures. This is a first for me, a first for my parents, and a first for many others. Since taking these pictures, this very healthy looking robin has come by several more times. I have not been lucky enough to spot it again, but it's nice knowing it's out there.
I sent these images to the Natural History Society of Victoria and they told me this American Robin is Leucistic. It's a mutation that prevents some or all of the birds feathers from taking on their normal colouring. The sad thing is, birds tend to pick their mate based on their colourful plumage and perhaps this bird will be flying solo because other birds may believe that it may not be healthy. Booo! I hope this special bird finds love and enjoys life in Sooke! Thanks for coming by little guy.
Whiffin Spit!
If you live in the Sooke area then you know where "The Spit" is. If you're not too sure, let me point you in the right direction!
( Taken on Christmas Day 2014 - The Spirit of The Spit )
Here's where you start! Make your way out to Sooke BC! Keep driving West on Sooke/Westcoast Road, turn left on Whiffin Spit Rd, and drive to the end of the road. Park and enjoy!
It's about a 30 minute walk from the parking lot to the end of the spit. For bird watchers, photographers, dog walkers and more it's going to take about 1.5 hours. NO JOKE! I was there the other day, there and back it took me 3 hours! I was taking pictures of everything that was of interest to me! There's a lot to look at! Dogs just LOVE this place. They have so many opportunities to interact with other dogs. I'm not a dog owner but I see how happy most of these puppies are! I'm sure you can cut your time down, but why not take it slow and enjoy it! Whiffin Spit has the BEST rainbows too!
Here's what I have personally seen at Whiffin Spit in the past couple of years. In no particular order. Stop and look around and you will enjoy what you see!!
Humpback whales, orca, a grey whale, sea lions, harbour seals, sea otter, river otters, mink, deer, great blue heron, bald eagles, osprey, kingfisher, puffin ( from a boat but just off the spit ) turkey vultures, hawks, owls, humming birds, ducks, seabirds, oyster catchers, other common birds, star fish, washed up things, such as squid, octopus, and other dead things. Here are a few shots taken at Whiffin Spit.
Lets top all that wildlife off with the most scenic views, amazing sunrises, sunsets and breakwater splashes!
Extreme low tides!
Tide pools in some areas, beach combing, treasure hunting and day trip goodness! That IS Whiffin Spit. It's a beautiful spot in Sooke that is very special to most of us!
Technically it's a naturally formed spit, that has had a lot of man made help along the way! It's always being tested with West Coast storms! This year much of the trail shows very visible signs of wear and tear by mother natures fury! It's a nice breakwater to protect the Sooke Basin!
If you do happen to make your way to Whiffin Spit. Take a peek, look around, get off the beaten path and you might even find some sand ;)
A little glass....if you're lucky ;)
Walk to the end, and check out the lighthouse! Meet new people, suck in that salty air and perhaps make some memories! There's a reason why we Love Sooke so much! This is just one of the many reasons.
If you happen to make it to Whiffin Spit and you want to share some of your pictures. Come look for me on the Love Sooke Facebook Page! I'd love to see what you see!
Cheers,
Deanna - Lover of Sooke!

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Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a sweet spot hidden about 15-25 minutes West of Sooke. Head West on WestCoast Road and once you enter the town of Shirley, keep your eyes peeled for Shirley Delicious. It's a restaurant located on the left. Once you see it turn left on the road that it's off of. Drive down the road being cautious that it's a very narrow road, and at times there will not be room for two cars. Stay to the right and drive until you run out of road. Park your car and look for the trail marked with a plaque that reads Jenny's Trail. Once you find the path walk until you make it to the road. Cross the road and look for the gate. It tricks you into thinking it's locked. It's NOT locked. Pull or push and it will open. Follow the path until you get to the lighthouse. Be careful and respectful. We all share this place and we need to work together to keep it safe and beautiful! If you're interested in protecting the lighthouse then please check out the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society here! I hope you find it ok, and you enjoy your time there. I know I do! I've seen Orca, Humpbacks, Sealions, Seals, many birds and raptors and porpoise. Come and share your adventure on the Love Sooke Facebook Page! I'd love to see your pics.
A few interesting facts about Sheringham Point Lighthouse.
Sheringham Point was named after Commander Sheringham of the Royal Navy. The lighthouse is about 64ft high. The current fog alarm building has since been replaced. There used to be a keepers building as well but that is no longer there. The lens originally used in the lighthouse was removed in 1976 and you can see it at the Sooke Region Museum. Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society was established in 2003. Here is their purpose.
a. To preserve the Sheringham Point Lighthouse structures and property;
b. To ensure, through education, research, community action and consensus building, that the Sheringham Point Lighthouse and property remain accessible to the community and visitors now and in the future.
c. To document and recognize the historical importance of the Sheringham Point Lighthouse and those who lived and worked there.
d. To preserve and protect other sites of historical and cultural value, including foreshore locations, within the District of Shirley.
Cheers Deanna :)
One last thing-
I snagged this old picture online. Look how different it looked back then. You can see the fog alarm building to the bottom right of the lighthouse. The big keepers building near the top. Even a smaller building on the very top right. Pretty cool I think!
On the last day of Autumn I was floating around on a kayak. The water was calm and the mood was fantastic. What a wonderful way to end the glorious Fall season we just had here in Sooke BC.