Chemainus, British Columbia
Chemainus: Named after the native shaman and prophet Tsa-meeun-is, which means "Broken Chest" or "bitten breast"(Hulquminum language), a reference to the bitemarks possible during a shamanic frenzy, which the local horseshoe-shaped bay is thought to have resembled.This little gem shone for the day we were there. Bright sun cool breeze and friendly people.As I stood outside the postoffice a dear lady stopped to chat with me. She was a volunteer who was part of the...