Canada

Saturday morning had an early start to get to the ferry from Anacortes to Sidney, Vancouver Island. Fantastic trip through Puget sound and the San Juan Islands...such beautiful scenery and the odd seal and dolphin to see...again no whales!
Our aim was Campbell River and the Murphy's. We went via Victoria...very beautiful and very colonial looking, but busy due to the long w/end. Stopped at an town that was covered with murals for a quick lunch.
Finally reached Campbell River. Murphy's were outside waving us down as the street was not on the GPS as it is in a very recent subdivision. The house was beautiful...very comfy but it is the views that make it special. Snow-capped Mountains, seas, lighthouse, trees - just glorious!
Dinner was STEAK!! Very nice to have a home cooked meal, good company and the odd glass of vino!
pent Sunday seeing the sights of Campbell river - Elk Falls, the local markets, a ferry ride Quadra Island and a lake that had sand!
Monday was a little quieter...The excellent Campbell River museum - for small town i was a very impressive set up - interactive and a good look at the history. A game of monopoly and a bushwalk that involved a local pub. Appi of some smoked salmon - much better than I have had before.
We thank Richard, Lisa, Fintan and Niamh for their hospitality. they make great tour guides!