Stories and pictures from our trip west across Canada and home through the US on our Yamaha Venture



Sunday, 4 September 2011

Day 21 Langley BC ....now heading east

7227 km travelled west:
This morning, we walked along the beautiful  Pacific Coast Trail and heard the roar of the ocean waves and the dinging of the channel markers. Accordingly to locals, August is often called Foggest but we have had nothing but perfect blue skies and wonderful views.
At 11 am Pacific time today, I finally stood in the Pacific Ocean and soaked up the feeling and scenery.
Shortly after, we were off and on our way east. Hopefully, the wind will now be on our back for the trip home.
We had another spectacular ride from Tofino to Nanaimo with a brief stop to walk through the Cathedral Grove. These Douglas Fir trees date back 800 years. The trees are very tall and very wide at the bottom. The name Cathedral certianly captures the serenity of the trees.
We stopped at Marguerite's to pick up our Tubby and enjoyed  one of her special "sticky buns" and then we were off to the ferry. We saw the stately "Mt. Baker" during our ferry ride.
We are staying in Langley tonight.
Regards to all,
Anne


The beautiful harbour in Ucluelet, south of Tofino


--- with many fishing boats - this one headed out


Tides out - what a difference


To protect against high water from tsunamis


--- but still a Tsunami evacuation plan


After  7000 kms - that Pacific Ocean feeling


--- together


Amazing ocean shoreline sights


On the road back from Tofino to Nanaimo over the mountains


With a stop at Cathedral Grove - with very high 800 year old Douglas Firs


---- very big Douglas Firs 


Getting on the Vancouver Island ferry - now heading east













 

1 comment:

  1. Fantastic photos, but what's with that Used Abused T-shirt?

    Congratulations on making it all the way to Tofino. Wishing you continued happy trails as you make your way back home.

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