The drive back to Victoria was relatively uneventful. Same Twists, turns, narrowness, steepness and potholes as the outbound leg. A little less traffic, though, (it is after Thanksgiving), which is not a big deal for us, but it is good…
Tofino-time (with a little “UKEE” for good measure)
Our days in Tofino passed peacefully and relaxingly in zen-like calm. Wind was calm, too, and it hardly rained. Tofino “natives” (i.e. those with actual Canadian Passports) say this is rare. We took advantage of both, though. The RV park…
To Courtenay, Tofino and Canada’s Nessie?
Thought for the Day (Click here) Back to normal after our dose of Unfriendly Canadians, we were again absolutely smothered with Canadian Generosity. We had a leaky tire (AGAIN) on the Clown Car. Not too hard to understand why: When…
Up Island
Thought for the day (Click Here) We left the Chandlers in Oak Bay, grateful in the extreme for having such wonderful and generous friends. They, I am sure, were also grateful — to have the bus out of their yard!!…
Who Knew the Bus Could FLOAT!
Our next adventure involved putting the bus on the ferry, leaving from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. First we had to find the terminal. Then find the reservation line. Then pay the fare. Then successfully navigate the ferry…
Vancouver and Cultural Oddities Observed Here and Elsewhere
Thought for the day (Click here) So, we are learning about unwritten cultural obligations, rules and traditions. For example, it appears to be an unwritten law that guests to the Pacific Northwest WILL BE SERVED SALMON, and if possible BBQ…
Border Crossing No. Deaux. And a Bus Issue of my own deauxing…
Thought for the day (Click here) We stopped in Ferndale, Wa. for the night to take care of a few things before we crossed the border. One “thing” was to flush the Black Water tank. To do this, my plan…
(Slowly) Traversing the Cascades
Thought for the Day (Click here) Leaving Idaho, we selected a northerly, and reputedly most scenic route: the Northern part of the Cascade Loop Highway. To get to this, we first stopped at Clearwater Canyon Winery in Lewiston, Id. Dick…
Idaho Famous Potatoes, Part Deaux
So what else can I say about Idaho? Besides the obvious potato fixation, there is a lot to recommend a visit. The Potato thing does become a bit hilarious at times. I mean even beyond the Idaho License plate slogan,…
Idaho Famous Potatoes
Chuckle for the day One of our “Targets” in this western swing is a visit to friends Dick and Tyra Stubbs. Though they live in Boise, the whole state was offered up to us with a set of tour guides…