Skookumchuck

   Today was Sunday so we slept in a bit and had a good breakfast before starting out. It was raining in the morning and we took a car trip north of the city to see something they call the Sunshine Coast. The name must be a little wishful thinking with all the rain they get here, but it did dry out for us later in the afternoon.

   About 30 minutes north, we took a ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, further up the coast across Bowen Bay. The ferry was big, modern and loaded up quick for the half hour trip across. It was a nice Sunday ride, mostly wooded but with occasional views of pretty little places like Half Moon Bay and Secret Harbor. I'm sure they don't see many Pennsylvania license plates crowding up their hillside parking spots.

   About an hour north of the ferry near Earl's Cove, we turned around and headed for home. There was a sign nearby pointing to the Skookumchuck Rapids; I had to stop and look twice at that name. There was an unexpected two hour wait for the ferry on the way back because of the Sunday crowds. It gave us time for a chili dinner and a quick car nap while we waited in line.

   We head south tomorrow, back into the US. We're pretty much on schedule and about halfway through out trip. Have a good week, everyone!