Each summer (for the last three summers) J and I have made it a point to make our way out to Ruxton Island. It’s a teeny tiny little Island just outside of Nanaimo that’s completely secluded from the world – no electricity, no running water, no nearby stores or even neighbours. It sounds very detached but there’s something so nice about not having any of those typical comforts of home, it forces you to simplify life to just the basics for those few days.
This year’s trip to Ruxton just happened to be on the Canada Day long weekend which seemed like the perfect way to celebrate. There’s no better way to celebrate Canada Day than with your closest friends, sitting out on the sun heated rock, & looking out at just what a beautiful place we get to live in; Needless to say I feel pretty lucky to live in such a beautiful country.
Now that we’re home though I am definitely back to enjoying the luxuries of not living on Ruxton; don’t get me wrong, I love it there but boy o’ boy did I ever miss warm water!
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Wow looks like an AMAZING trip.
What a gorgeous place!
Sounds amazing!!!!! I could use a few days of r and r!!!!!
Agi:)
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Gorgeous photos!
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Bree… as beautiful as it is and it is gorgeous… I don't know how long I could go without the luxury of running water and electricity… I would be voted out from whining and complaining… lol
Also, I am with you… I LOVE Canada… <3 <3 <3
Looks amazing! Although I don't know that I would survive for very long without electricity and hot water… Hope you had a great time!
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Looks so pretty, and most of all, you looked relaxed and pretty <3
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Wow, gorgeous photos Bree! Ruxton Island looks amazing!! xx
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Beautiful pictures! That starfish is incredible!!
You guys are so cute! And looks like you had a great day! That purple starfish is so cool!
Happy (late) Canada Day! He he. My holiday is tomorrow 😉
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So nice. Wish I could have a getaway like that, we don't have places like that in the Netherlands. That sunburn looks very auwch! It must have been horrible to get sleep hihi.
Kisses,
Lucia
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