Westward Trek

After a whirlwind of hectic, sometimes rather frantic activity - sorting, packing, cleaning, etc. - we pulled out of Calgary on July 29 in the late afternoon. We would have preferred an earlier start, but Daughter had to work that day. Just west of Revelstoke, we found a pull-out and stopped for the night. That's the beauty of a motorhome - we can camp where we like. The next morning, we hit the road early ... The Daughter and Her Boyfriend weren't too impressed by having to get up at 4 AM, but they survived. That's how Kirk travels - he likes to get on the highway early in the morning when there's little traffic. Also, we still had a long way to go.

Our trip was quiet and uneventful. It was also very comfortable. This motorhome, which we have named The Underprise - is fabulous for traveling. But then, that's exactly what it was designed for.

The only "complication" on our westward trek was stopping in Victoria to pick up the van, but even that was relatively easy. Kirk's buddy, who had looked after the van, suggested we meet up at a mall that happens to be close to the highway to Nanaimo and also near his home. The plan worked well, and we were soon driving up-island to Nanaimo. I drove the van, and Daughter's Boyfriend kept me company. Daughter herself rode in the motorhome with Kirk.

The two 'kids' are not camping people; they had a hotel room on the edge of downtown Nanaimo. Their hotel is also near the park where Kirk's niece was married on August 3. It was a lovely wedding; the bride and her groom are obviously very much in love. And, they have a wide circle of friends and family who love them both dearly. We couldn't be happier for them. A picture of the newlyweds will be posted soon.

The campground where Kirk and I are staying has surprised us. We've stayed here before, more than once. But, on those other occasions, we were in a tent in a different part of the park. The surprise was that there are hiking trails on the perimeter of the campground. We walked a short one a few days ago. Here are a few pictures from the trail.