APAD: One touch of nature makes the whole world kin

"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin" is a line from William Shakespeare's play "Troilus and Cressida".  In the play, the character Ulysses uses this phrase to express the idea that a shared experience or understanding of nature can unite people, regardless of their differences.

Ulysses suggests that when people witness the beauty and power of nature, they are reminded of their common humanity and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This shared experience of nature can transcend social, cultural, and political boundaries, bringing people together and fostering a sense of kinship.

- Source: online
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Sorry for re-visiting the phrase from The Bard.  But Mother Nature is so amazing, not only can she unite people, but no one will ever get tired of her.

Hubby's brother was visiting from East Coast Canada the week before the last.  We took him for a day trip to Saturna Island, a small (31 square kilometres) mountainous island in the Southern Gulf Islands.

Below are seven pictures of the trip I took with my iPhone, to echo the words of The Bard, and for you all to enjoy.

Cheers and Happy Sunday!

1. On route (about one hour ferry ride from Victoria terminal)

2. Panoramic views of Vancouver Island, San Juan Islands (USA) @ top of Mount Warburton Pike

3. Run into a few mountain goats

4. Shared (with goats) road, a true 羊肠小道

5. What a nice reading spot

6. Brotherhood 

7. Park chairs to rest and sleep (after a long hike on the mountain) 

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• Meanwhile, never forget class struggle! Just kidding. Great -7grizzly- ♂ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 09:25:16

• pictures! -7grizzly- ♂ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 09:25:52

• Thx! class struggle? ;-)) forgot all about it after a good -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 09:33:35

• night sleep and talking with dear Mother Nature ... ... -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 09:35:09

• Nature quakes often here in SF. Talking hasn't helped so far -7grizzly- ♂ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 09:48:01

• :-)) Sorry, no west coasters can escape Pacific Ring of Fire -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 09:54:15

• 7G, I just received2QQHs from2catfishes in last hour,crazy! -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 13:54:46

• Y can they just leave me alone ? ? ? :-((( -最西边的岛上- ♀ (122 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 13:58:19

• Catfishes, not catfishers, I think. -7grizzly- ♂ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 14:29:04

• Learned & corrected. Thx bro! -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 14:32:35

• Beautiful pictures. Long trip, from far east to far west. -天边一片白云- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 10:35:43

• Nature'sWow! remembered that U visited here April last year? -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 10:48:20

• it's long 4 bro-in-law (Halifax w/ connection in Montreal) -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 10:52:37

• East are beautiful too -天边一片白云- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 16:53:49

• Yes, in different ways (have relatives in NFLD 2). -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 17:56:43

• Yes, in April. Next will try in summer -天边一片白云- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 16:52:29

• Great views and pics! The sea is like cloud sea from the air -暖冬cool夏- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 13:24:43

• “When the sea is calm,it's charming.When it's dark& stormy, -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 13:47:02

• it is a devil. We mostly c its beautiful side:) -暖冬cool夏-“~~ -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 13:48:30

• Haha, you still remember this:) Thanks! -暖冬cool夏- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 15:47:23

• Thanks for sharing! Great photos and greater wisdom! -硅谷居士- ♂ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 17:45:43

• NP. The Bard never failed 2 supply wisdom and humor :-) -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 09/21/2025 postreply 17:58:37