Ond day one we drove about 500km and styed overnight in a town called Chilliwack which seemed alright. we didnt really get out of the car though because it was raining.
The folling day we arrived in Tsasswassen (i dont know who they left in charge over here to name these towns) which is where the ferry terminal is. We missed the 9am ferry by about 3 seconds so we had to wait to catch the 11am one. $70CAD one way on the ferry which is expensive but it feels more like a tour than a ferry. Awesome forresty islands everywhere and nice looking water made the hour and a half on the ferry seem like 5 minutes. There was about a 40 knot wind blowing and overcast weather which put a bit of a damper on things, but it was still really cool.
Off the ferry and we stopped at a little seaside town called Sidney for lunch.
Then we went straight to the Goldstream Camp Ground. By this time it was pouring rain and we were wondering if sleeping in the van to save cash was a good idea. We nearly gave up and stayed in a hotel but we ended up sticking with the van.
The campground is unbelievably clean. It is in this really dense forest which reminds me of lord of the rings or something. the greenest greens i have ever seen.
Anyway next day we went into the capital of BC, Victoria. Its again really clean and laid back for a city. really enjoying it so far. We did the Royal Museum yesterday which was rad and have just been checking the place out today. Probably only here for another day or two and then make our way north a few hours to a town called Tofino, which has surf. So that should be interesting.
Photos......
Driving west towards Vancouver.
On the ferry to Van. Island
Another ferry going by, there are heaps of them.
At our camp site, so much wildlife.....
Goldstream Provincial Park. Awesome place.
Looking back towards the city in Victoria.
Parliament House. Nice building. I think G.J Gardner did this one.
Leah below Parliament House.
