Parksville, Vancouver Island, 2017
This month we made a trip to Parksville, Vancouver Island to visit friends. November is the rainy season and it did not disappoint with torrent downpours each day.
We managed well staying at the Beach Club, visiting multiple “friperies“, vintage, secondhand stores or rummage sales. There are other gems in this village; glass blowers, and potters but best of all at Coombs, Goats on the Roof a “must” tourist destination. The locals visit often to shop and to dine at Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria. It is open throughout the year.
When I decided to sketch in watercolour, I needed a dry spot and the saleslady pointed to the adjacent boutique filled with carpets, armoires, clay pots, water fountains and a collection of steel weathervanes.
My space out of the rain, watercolour, 2017
Courtyard at Coombs Market, watercolour, 2017
For sale Weathervanes, Coombs Market, watercolour, 2017
Parksville and Coombs. Two wonderful places to visit on Vancouver Island. You have captured the uniqueness of Coombs – even in the rain. Beautiful art once again.
Roberta, you are a true friend whom I can count on. I am coming your way this spring 2018 so get the boat ready.