Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

Today is Thanksgiving and I'm currently in Savannah, seated with a slice of homemade pumpkin cheesecake. This pumpkin cheesecake came out so well that I may never feel the need to make a plain pumpkin pie ever again. There's also really good spinach and artichoke dip, but I digress.... I'm months behind in blogging so I probably won't be writing much in an effort to catch up.



Got a weekend free and caught the bus down the coast of Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Nanaimo.



In honor of Nanaimo, I made a batch of Nanaimo Bars before I left.



Spent the day wandering around shopping. Found several great used bookstores and this time bought an armload since I wasn't flying back. Also spent most of my time trying out different restaurants. Essentially spent the weekend eating.



Checked out the Old City Quarter.





Stayed at a really adorable B&B.



French martinis. :)



Bunnies!



Took a walk through Bowen Park.



Can't get enough of the lushness of the Pacific Northwest!





Apparently, it was the forest of love.



Hearts on trees everywhere.