Archive for August 1st, 2007

2007 07 31 – Big Trip – Day 92 – Victoria to Washington

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

KOA Campground, Port Angeles, Washington. Odometer – 8270

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Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park

Today was half Canada, half USA. We started off easy at the campground on the marina in Victoria’s West Bay. Laundry, phone calls, some playtime for the kids and we were already past noon. We drove into downtown and parked at the ferry terminal. After a last visit to the streets of Victoria we went back to the RV to have lunch and wait for a US customs inspection.

The ferry ride is 90 minutes, and it goes 17 miles in a straight line from Victoria to Port Angeles. The ride was smooth at first but in the second half there were decent sized swells that caused the ship to swing from side to side. We had to hold on to Shir and Orr so they won’t lose their balance and fall. (more…)

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2007 07 30 – Big Trip – Day 91 – Victoria

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

West Bay Marin Village and Campground, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Odometer – 8209

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Lunchtime, Victoria, BC

Today was a beautiful sunny day. Finally. We drove into town from last night’s campground straight to tonight’s destination. This is a new campground right on the water and is part of a marina residence project that includes houses floating on the water.

After making some phone calls we took an expensive water taxi across the harbor to downtown Victoria. There were many people out and enjoying the sun, and street performers trying to grab their eyes, hearts, and coins. (more…)

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