Blogs from Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America - page 32

Als Abschluss meiner Snowboarderei in Kanada habe ich mir am Mittwoch einen Guide mit Namen Kirk geleistet und ein Splitboard (das aber nur ausgeliehen). Wir sind auf den Whistler Mountain raufgefahren und dann in das dahinterliegende backcountry gelaufen. Ein Splitboard zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass man es in der Mitte auseinandernehmen kann und so zwei Schi erhaelt, auf die man dann Felle aufziehen kann und damit dann in der Spur vom guide laufen kann. Es ist erstaunlich, dass es nach kurzer Zeit unglaublich still und einsam werden kann und dass da ueberall noch feinster Pulverschnee herumlag, obwohl es seit zwei Wochen nicht mehr geschneit hatte. Das Bloede ist, dass mir Kirk von seinen Plaenen erzaehlt hat, naechsten Fruehling ein camp irgendwo weitab von allem zu machen, wo man mit dem Flugzeug eingeflogen wird und dann dort ... read more

I don't want anyone to think I'm biased but the wedding was the best I've ever seen. I've never seen Lisa look so beautiful or as happy - the joy in her eyes was enough to light up half the world. She also couldn't have chosen a better man than Tyson -handsome and caring and I'm so happy and lucky to have both Tyson and his lovely daughter Haley as part of our family. (See, now I'm getting choked up) The ceremony was perfect and everyone had a great time - you kids did a great job!!! For Lisa - even though I actually managed to keep it relatively together during the ceremony, you have to know I was sobbing (from happiness for both of you) on the inside. Hope you didn't have to pay up ... read more

After a couple of weeks of ultimate relaxation in Bamfield, we loaded up the car and headed towards Vancouver, stopping in Victoria for a couple of days first. The day we chose to leave was during a cold snap when snow had hit the Bamfield road (an uncommon occurrence). As soon as we started climbing the pass on our way out, we realised that the logging road was being snowploughed! The whole side of the road was covered in snow and there were icicles hanging from the rock faces. We made our way through Port Alberni and headed across to the eastern side of Vancouver Island. Along the way we stopped at Whiskey Creek which is famed for its spectacular ice cream. Despite the freezing temperatures, we stood outside in the snow eating ice cream! I ... read more

Yakama, Washington to Vancouver Island BC Deep breath every one this could be a long one. The reservation turned out to be an excellent find. We spent 4 days there as it was a lovely park and we made use of all amenities. The temp hit 110f so the pool was much appreciated. There is also a museum, Native American library and cultural centre which were hugely interesting and educational so that’s another lot of books on my reading list. The site is near the town of Toppenish which is a real “Wild West” Town. You can buy full Wild West outfits, the most amazing boots, Stetsons, & the most beautiful Native American blankets. However the main thing about the town is that they have painted their history on the walls of the buildings. There are ... read more

Today's outing was to Pender Island. To get there we needed to travel up island to Sidney to catch a ferry, for a 45 minute ride. Wayne and Nichole organized the excursion to go play frisbee golf. Eric and I had never done this so we figured it was a golf course that you use frisbees. Not too difficult right? Were we wrong! Frisbee Golf is better described as a sport for mountain goats! The course is on the side of a mountain and the idea is to throw your frisbee up or down, in between and around trees toward a steel pin or basket (depending on which course you're on). There are 27 holes.... three sets of nine, most valued at par 3. There were five of us playing. Eric, me, Peter, Wayne (pro) and ... read more