On our way
9 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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 headedЧитать далее
Golden colors
9 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 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 HorseЧитать далее
ПутешественникMany many hockey tournaments here. Stay safe. Watch for bears lol.
Plans change
10 октября 2023 г., Канада
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 beenЧитать далее
Revelstoke stop
10 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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
10 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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, andЧитать далее
ПутешественникYou two sure have a knack for beautiful photography! Safe travels! If you are looking to stretch your legs around Chilliwack, Bridal falls is a quick little walk that has beautiful falls.
A night in Merritt
10 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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.Читать далее
Heading down the Coquihalla
11 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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 amЧитать далее
Pit stop Hope
11 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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.
ПутешественникI thought hope with be good place to live others have warned that it's not
The ferry
11 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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
11 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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, thisЧитать далее
Good morning Sidney!
12 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 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
12 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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 aЧитать далее
The way down!
12 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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
13 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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
14 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
Dinner in Lady Smith
15 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 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. TheЧитать далее
First time in Tofino
16 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ 🌧 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 fallingЧитать далее
Incinerator Rock
16 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 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 noЧитать далее
Long Beach
16 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
More pictures of Long beach.
Black Rock Resort
16 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 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
17 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ 🌧 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 ofЧитать далее
Last day in Duncan
18 октября 2023 г., Канада
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 oldЧитать далее
Early morning
19 октября 2023 г., 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
19 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ 🌧 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
19 октября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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.