White Lions

The Lions, which are actually in British Columbia, look in this photo as if they are right on the edge of Birch Bay.

Skywatch Friday: the Pacific Range

The setting sun lights up some of the peaks in the Pacific Range in British Columbia, Canada. I couldn't figure out which peaks, exactly, these are-- so I'd love to know if anyone has the information! (Margy?) I delved into Canadian geography enough to know that they are part of the Pacific Range, which in turn is part of the Coast Mountains. This was all illuminating to me, as I'd always referred to them as the Canadian Rockies, which are apparently a continuation of the American Rockies, not the Cascades. That should have been obvious. ;-)

Anyway, whatever their names, on a clear day I often admire these lovely almost-twins gracing our northern neighbor. Thanks for sharing your beauty, Canada! In thanks, we will grant you an inspiring view of Mount Baker.

Duty

This dog had pretty well tired himself of swimming after the tennis ball and came over to say hello. Concerned that his dog would shake himself dry on us, the owner threw the ball again in an attempt to draw him away. The dog stood for a moment and eyed the floating ball with tired eyes, but after some coaxing performed the duty he knew he must.