Yesterday afternoon we had a lovely voyage over from Vancouver on the Ferry - about 1 1/2 hours long; reasonably calm weather, although windy. Lots to see - many small yachts and fishing boats, and the trip takes you past many small islands.
Delivered to our hotel, and after a minor drama (my backpack containing my camera was NOT unloaded from the taxi), we got ourselves organised. Wandered along the waterfront for a much lauded Fish & Chip meal. Not bad, but pretty cold sitting outside on the wharf, and not a glass of wine to warm ourselves with - designated family area, so no booze.
Came back to the pub, and found a nice little bar, sat for about an hour, went upstairs to bed and literally died I think. Slept for about 11 hours - magnificent. We feel human again.
Joan and Norman (our friends) picked us up late morning and we spent the day sight-seeing with them, included was a stopover at a Marina which was inhabited with a couple of really curious Seals, and one brilliant Otter. We bought small fish heads to throw to the seals and otter, but a couple of large gulls got in on the act... Not appreciated by the otter, he bobbed up under the gull and bit his bum!!! Took off like greased lightning - hilarious.
Went to a favourite Vegetarian restaurant (of Norman), and had an excellent meal, not a piece of meat in sight. There was salmon on the menu, but not a lot else in the way of animal protein.
Early night again.
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