Just got back from Tofino today. What an awesome trip!!!
I'm so relaxed, I think I am going to slip into a coma.
The weather was great. I actually have some colour (Maybe I'm not the whitest 'black' girl Richie's ever seen!). We bombed up and down the island in our RV a bit, but spent most of our time in Tofino. Man. The island has really changed over the years! Tofino has really grown. Not the quaint little town I remember. And someone sent a hollar out to all the hippies in the world - wow. Lots of homeless there, and a good deal of crime as a result. Sad. I loved my Tofino.
Ucluelet has grown too, but it's very clean and nice looking still. Didn't see much in the way of riff raff there. Looked like all the hippies there had grown up and were contributing to the community. Strange to see all the different touristy businesses that have cropped up....
Headed down to Tofino without a camsite reservation....sound familiar Cor? Jeremy couldn't believe it - we got a site at the campground that told us they had no openings over the net! And - we were able to get it until the day we had to head back to.
Spent a day or two in Victoria, had such a blast! Took the harbour taxis, ate fish and chips at Fisherman's Wharf, bought tea at the Empress. It's fabulous tea too! Well of course it is world famous... But seriously, I am an avid Twinnings Earl Grey addict, but the Empress Earl Grey was very aromatic. Quite lovely.
SAW WHALES!!!!
That's right - I got to see my whales! Took a blast on a Zodiac with 'Prince of Whales' from the Victoria Harbour. It was very awe inspiring. I'll never forget it. And I got to share it with my baby to boot!
We didn't pick the Beaz up from the kennel yet, we got in too late so we planned to pick her up on Saturday. I can't wait to see her. We missed her so much. There were so many dogs on the beach in Tofino....We hated not having the Beaz with us. I was so homesick and I missed my puppy. Glad to be back.
We came home today to find the International fireworks competition is on. We were hoping we wouldn't miss it. We are wanting to get into to town and check it out this weekend. We'll see if we can tear ourselves away from our animals.
CHARLIE CHARLIE UPDATE...
Not sure if I mentioned it on the blog previously...my old cat Charlie is very sick. We got him back from the brink and he pretty much maintained his health while we are away. He's not back to normal health though and he lost all the weight he had gained back. He's got a lump on his jaw that has gotten bigger over the past week, so it looks like he needs to go back to the vet.... It so traumatic. He's just such a beautiful loving old cat. How do you decide when you don't spend anymore money on an older pet? He's 15, but could he live to 20? 25? It's hard to play God and make the decision. I am not able to be impartial. Love with my whole heart. I would bankrupt us if the decision was in my hands.
Luckily Big J is going to be the voice of reason. Having pets is rewarding, but it sure is hell when they get sick.
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