First impressions of life in Northern BC, Canada, in 3 photos

Today I thought I’d change the tone a little. Rather than focusing on not being able to get there, I thought I would focus on Canada and life in Prince George, BC.

If you’re keeping up, you’ll know that Jacob – my husband – moved to Prince George, in February ahead of me (and our Greyhound) to begin work. He then had to return when the crisis hit.

I thought I’d share a little of his experience through three photographs which he sent me while he was living there, waiting for me to arrive. As they are things that Jacob was keen I see and knew I’d be excited by, they are perfect to share with you, to show his first impressions.

1. Snow

Jacob sent me this on the 8th March. Just look at all that snow. He took this walking from where he was staying, to the university where he works. That winter wonderland was his commute. His commute!! Now, full disclosure: I hate the cold. So as he sent me heaps of beautiful photographs of snow dripping from evergreens, piled high on pavements and silently falling onto an unbroken field of white; he also constantly assured me that, ‘it’s not actually that cold’. Hum, I’m not convinced, but I can’t deny it’s beautiful.

2. Outdoor living

This photograph made me very excited about the lifestyle in Prince George. On a walk one day, Jacob came across this adorable outdoor cooking area which is complete with blankets, heaters and stoves for the public to use. Firstly, why haven’t those blankets been stolen? Secondly, why don’t they charge people? This wholesome outdoor set-up is surely too good to be true said my cynical British brain. It must be a haunt for kids with White Lightening setting fire each others trainers. But apparently not, as Jacob’s accompanying text said there were families having a BBQ and sledging! What is this outdoor paradise, get me there!

4. Wildlife

On Jacob’s first night in Prince George he was informed that he didn’t need to worry about the bears for the moment as they were hibernating. But that he would need to give the Moose a wide berth, especially when walking along the trail, through the woods, to get to work. Moose are, well, huge and when startled, are not necessary the safest partner for a ramble. Jacob was advised that, should he meet one on the path, he must turn around and walk away calmly. He hadn’t even made it onto the path the day he first encountered a Moose, this chap came right up to the back gate for Jacob to snap this photograph. Look at him, what a beast. I can’t wait to meet him and his bear buddies. From a distance, a very large distance.

So there we have it. Three photos which share an insight into Jacob’s first impressions of life in Prince George and the things he knew I would be excited to see. I hope you enjoyed seeing them, it’s definitely reminded me that living in limbo right now will be worth it in the long run.