On our way
2023年10月9日, カナダ ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
We decided for our trip this fall we would go to Vancouver Island to visit my parents. The difference is we are DRIVING! This is actually the first time we have driven there. So, here we go!
We headedもっと詳しく
Golden colors
2023年10月9日, カナダ ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
An hour after leaving Lake Louise we found ourselves in Golden. Tired of sitting we headed out for the River walk. Golden is a pretty town and today being Thanksgiving very quiet.
The Kicking Horseもっと詳しく
Plans change
2023年10月10日, カナダ
As plans are made, they change. We were heading to Kamloops today but feel we should go farther afield. So the new plan is Merritt, BC.
It is raining hard, off and on so plans for hiking have beenもっと詳しく
Revelstoke stop
2023年10月10日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Another quick stop to stretch our legs. We decided a walk on the riverbed under 3 bridges to take some photos.
Photo op 3 Valley Gap
2023年10月10日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
One day we will visit when 3 Valley Gap, hotel and haunted town is open. It closed for the season yesterday 🤣.
Getting the pictures took some negotiating. Dianne needed to convince me to stop, andもっと詳しく
A night in Merritt
2023年10月10日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The Grande Pub and Grill downtown Merritt is a place with friendly waitresses and sports tv’s. We could watch UFC matches or hockey. Low lights and worn hardwood floors at to the redneck appeal.もっと詳しく
Heading down the Coquihalla
2023年10月11日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
All was good, beauty drive until we reached the steep part, really steep at 120km/hr. Tom is driving, I am white knuckling the dashboard in front of me and slamming my foot in the floor to brake. I amもっと詳しく
Pit stop Hope
2023年10月11日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We fuelled up and had a small picnic from the cooler in the back of the car. Hope didn’t strike me as a place I would like to live, but a reasonable stop before the high traffic approaching Vancouver.
The ferry
2023年10月11日, カナダ ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We are early for the 3 pm sailing so we kill time taking pictures and texting Norah. It was smooth sailing and the time passed very quickly.
Sidney Waterfront Inn
2023年10月11日, カナダ ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
It is spectacular! According to Dianne, she booked the hotel. And it is. I booked a room for us in Inverness Scotland a few years ago. It was above the pub in an old establishment and at first, thisもっと詳しく
Good morning Sidney!
2023年10月12日, カナダ ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
The sunrise pictures are from our outdoor patio. The rest from the morning walk about . We watched as locals caught some crabs in their traps.
Malahat skywalk
2023年10月12日, カナダ ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I was sceptical about Dianne’s enthusiasm for doing the Malahat Skywalk. In Ecuador there was a canopy walk that she struggled with. We bought tickets anyway throwing caution to the wind. It was aもっと詳しく
The way down!
2023年10月12日, カナダ ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
As you can see from the pictures, it is good sized structure and a formidable slide. Dianne had bragging rights after the trip down. We hiked a short trail back to the entrance.
We are in Duncan
2023年10月13日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today we took it easy with a slow yoga class and a walk around town. And of course we had a good visit with mom and dad.and out for a feed of fish & chips at the The Rock Cod Cafe!
Lazy day in Duncan
2023年10月14日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
There is road construction at the end of the street. No cars are allowed but pedestrians can get through if they are escorted. A nice lady helped us old folks across the street to the sidewalk on theもっと詳しく
Dinner in Lady Smith
2023年10月15日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Dianne and I had the opportunity to meet Natalie McKenzie’s parents. For context, Natalie is our son Robert’s girlfriend. It was a lovely evening with easy conversation and an excellent meal. Theもっと詳しく
First time in Tofino
2023年10月16日, カナダ ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
The drive from Duncan to Tofino was long; longer than expected. After we left Nanaimo area the road became narrow, windy, rainy (sometimes extremely heavy rains) with lots of cautions for fallingもっと詳しく
Incinerator Rock
2023年10月16日, カナダ ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We are on Long Beach for a walk enjoying the ocean views. This feels good as we have been in the car a long time today. Neither of us can figure out how Incinerator Rock got its name. There are noもっと詳しく
Long Beach
2023年10月16日, カナダ ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
More pictures of Long beach.
Black Rock Resort
2023年10月16日, カナダ ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We drove down Norah street to access BlackRock Resort. We have a view of he ocean and can hear the waves breaking on shore. The night was starry and calm, so a pleasant evening to enjoy.
Cathedral Trail
2023年10月17日, カナダ ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Old growth forest logging should be illegal.
Walking through the cathedral like forest convinced us this should be protected. Dianne and I spent about an hour on the trail, and learned that some ofもっと詳しく
Last day in Duncan
2023年10月18日, カナダ
Dad and I went out for lunch with a mutual friend Hal. He is a retired Air Canada pilot. Hal and I didn’t know each other when he worked for AC but we all get along quite well. It was just 3 oldもっと詳しく
Early morning
2023年10月19日, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
We were up at 5am to catch the 7:45 ferry from Duke Point. The constant rain for the last two days helps to motivate us to get going.
Bridal Veil Trail
2023年10月19日, カナダ ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Bridal Veil Falls is about an hours drive from Tswassan ferry terminal. It would be a nice hike on a sunny day and it was still good even in the pouring rain. Thanks for the tip Brenda!
Onto Kamloops
2023年10月19日, カナダ ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Our hotel was conveniently located near the highway and within walking distance of a mall. Dianne likes Kamloops. I do too. It is wide open, surrounded by pretty mountains.