Author: Hfallon

October 21 We contacted our next scheduled campground in Tofino, “Surf Grove”, and were told there was availability if we wanted to arrive a couple of days early……….no brainer……..we are outa here.  Although North Island is beautiful, and is probably a great place to be “in” season, it is deadsville right now.  Our hosts could…

October 20 Huge had a nice sleep in this morning as we have nothing on the agenda……..hold on, “Nothing on the agenda?” It’s true……..unfortunately everything up in this neck of the woods is closed for the season……we thought about going over to Alert Bay on the ferry, but we have already been told that most…

October 19Vancouver to Vancouver Island We are up early, hitched Plan B (I’m getting good at this), and on the road in plenty of time for our 8:30 departure…….in fact we are more than early, so pretty much head of the line, meaning we will load and then disembark first.  I had a feeling it…

October 18 Our day started on a cold soggy note, with slushy wet snow falling, only solidifying my decision to avoid the high country west of Kelowna on the 97C connector and the infamous Coquihalla Highway heading south.  Road reports were that 15cm of snow had fallen up in the pass and conditions were less…

October 17Kelowna – Kelowna Today is all about prep for the run to Vancouver then onto the island.  Lots to do……. oil change for the truck…..done – Penzoil drive through timed it perfectly – 30 minutes grocery stock up…….done – Jutta zipped through the grocery store while I was at Penzoil buy MORE wine…….done –…