Our 3 weeks in Vancouver are almost up. Last full day tomorrow then we move onto Vancouver Island for 2 weeks, staying in Sidney.
If you get down to Victoria (and you obviously will), I quite like the local brewpub.
http://www.spinnakers.com
Our 3 weeks in Vancouver are almost up. Last full day tomorrow then we move onto Vancouver Island for 2 weeks, staying in Sidney.
If you get down to Victoria (and you obviously will), I quite like the local brewpub.
http://www.spinnakers.com
If you get down to Victoria (and you obviously will), I quite like the local brewpub.
http://www.spinnakers.com
It otter know better.....Just as I telling them about it I looked up and saw it coming from town, crossing the road in front of us.
It otter know better.....
This was our last day staying in Sidney, and what a fantastic 2 weeks it has been. Today we went into Victoria for the 3rd time after hearing from some er.org friends a few days ago from the US who were on route to Victoria. We had not actually been to Spinnakers yet so arranged to meet them there for lunch and spend the afternoon with them. Great recommendation, an excellent place to eat and drink.
A fantastic end to a wonderful stay on the island. So many good memories, so many photos. In fact while we were walking back into town from the pub we were telling them that at this place a few days ago we watched a sea otter fishing and eating his/her catch for quite a while, then after eating the third catch the otter climbed out, right past us and walked along the road a short distance then off into town down a side street. Just as I telling them about it I looked up and saw it coming from town, crossing the road in front of us. We all watched it clamber over the rocks into the sea, then come swimming up right by us.
Tomorrow we drive to Whistler......
Sounds like you found my neck of the woods somewhat agreeable, eh Alan?
We thought it looked smaller than the sea otters we saw in California so I've just Googled it and you are correct, it was a river otter. Very long tail as well.I'm guessing what you saw was a river otter, Alan. They are the juvenile delinquents of the animal world in the northwest, making even raccoons look staid.
Sea otters would be on the west side of Vancouver island and don't leave the water at all, IIRC.
Alan, I really enjoyed the meetup with you and your DW. Enjoy the rest of your trip and keep us updated!
Maybe the Canadians use a different calendar than us in the lower states?
Hard to have a bad meal with a view like that.Thank you so much for meeting us and for taking us on a tour around the town, wine tasting, and that fabulous restaurant overlooking the lake. We had a great time. Attached is a photo from our table where we ate some wonderful food while sitting outside.
Maybe the Canadians use a different calendar than us in the lower states?
+1
I think there is at least one day difference in the exchange rate.
Hard to have a bad meal with a view like that.
Hard to have a bad meal with a view like that.