Archive for July 29th, 2007

2007 07 28– Big Trip – Day 89 – Buchart Gardens

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

KOA Victoria West, Malahat, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Odometer – 8148

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Buchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

We woke up to a drizzly misty morning in Tofino and were glad to get out of there as soon as we could. We drove over 300km to get to Victoria where we will spend our last few days in Canada.

On the way we made just one stop, at Cathedral Grove, which has 800 year old Douglas Firs, Cedars, and Hemlock trees. We stretched our legs on a 10 minute walk and got back to driving. The kids behaved impeccably. (more…)

2007 07 27 – Big Trip – Day 88 – Playground

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Crystal Cove Oceanside Campground, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Odometer – 7929.2

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Shabbat Shalom.

Today was a cloudy slightly chilly day. We spent it in entirety at the campground playground. To be more exact, the children played while either Paola or I were on watch. It was great to see them enjoy, and the weather didn’t really pick up with the day, so we ditched plans to go to the beach again. Ron found some friends to play with, and we always support that, because usually it takes him a while to warm up to other kids his age and older. (more…)