We're so lucky to be living in Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

It's true ... we take our beautiful Vancouver Island for granted.

Yesterday, a  family member arrived from Europe. She has never been to Vancouver Island before and is so enthralled with Victoria, commenting that "it's like being on permanent vacation here - the ocean and sandy beach is just across the road, the weather is beautiful and everywhere is clean and green."

Yes, Vancouver Island is called Paradise Island for good reason - we should just keep reminding ourselves how lucky we are!