The trip started with some thrill. We planned to catch last ferry at 9pm last Friday to Victoria, but we left Fairview at about 8:35pm and it's about 35 min's drive (almost 2 hours of bus) from UBC to Tsawwassen Bay Ferry Terminal with smooth traffic. I was already thinking about the ferry-missed-scenario. But there came our trip-saver, Fiona's friend. Within 15 min, he drove us from UBC to Tsawwassen, and thanks to his incredible speed, we were just on time for the last call for boarding. I believe that driving recorde will remain to be challenged for a while. :p
After one and half hours on the sea, we arrived at Swartz Bay on the Island, picked up the car we rented and began our 'adventure' the next morning. As Howie is the only one who has a driver license among four of us, he inevitably became the exclusive driver. See how confident he was while driving in the down-pour along the meandering mountain road! :p
Howie, the driver
Our first stop out of Victoria was Nanaimo, "the harbour city". (That's what it says on the giant welcome-board.) Although it's the second-largest city on Vancouver Island, it's actually no bigger than a small town. But there are some nice buildings and we were also very lucky to catch their Heritage Day and be able to take photos with ppl in traditional British costumes.
War Memorial
Court House
Scottish skirt
Our tight schedule only allowed us to 'drop by' Nanaimo, and then we began our 'long march' to Tofino, which is on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The route we followed cut right thru the Island and the inter-connecting mountains. It's a long journey from Nanaimo to Tofino due to the mountain road as well as the shitty weather. During the 3 hour+ of drive, the ladies dozed off one by one, but I stayed awake till the end to make Howie feel less lonely while driving. :p
To be continued...
3 commentaires:
oh, tofino, why the hell didn't you tell me ealier? I would have gone there if you told me earlier!
I asked you at least twice whether you wanted to go to Vancouver Island or not, and you said no cos you had been to Vic already... Moreover, I had no idea about Tofino before this trip actually. Who to blame??
you said Nanaimo!!! You never said Tofino!!!
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