BC Road Trip Post #13, Wednesday, July 09 2014

BC Road Trip Post #13, Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Weather:
cool in the a.m., but getting sunny and bright.  +22C to start.
Trip on the ferry was very windy and cool - probably +17C, but sunny.
Saltspring Island was warmer +24C in the day, and cooler in the evening.

Wildlife:

Several sightings of deer close to the fences and the main hiway south from Kelowna and through Hope.
* large vultures or hawks circling and never flapping their wings.  
* shore birds are all over the place in Vancouver.
* tiny new spotted black-tail fawn with his mom on SaltSpring Island.

our B&B had two young black cows, two horses, 4 nanny goats with 1 billy goat, some cats and many different song birds.

Activity:
-drive down through Hope to Vancouver
-caught the ferry 1 hour early at 12 noon - for a 3 hour ride
- got off first ferry on Vancouver Island and waited an hour for the next boat to the next island.  it was a little confusing.
- Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay
- Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour, Saltspring.
- arrived later in the afternoon, and got to our B&B.

drove down the island to Tante Kay's home, where she welcomed us warmly.
- we ate a decadent and lovely meal at her home with her.  It was so nice to see her again, and we shared old memories and news.

- Thank you Tante Kay for your warm hospitality.
B&B Quarrystone - on N end of island.
charming and ecclectic business and farm names at roadside stops:
* Frog Valley Farm
*Cozy Woodpecker Cottage
*Ragged Azz Ranch
* Bite Me! Bakery
* Maple Terrace Farm

we drove down to the Yaght Club and dipped our feet into the Pacific Ocean. It was so cold, I had to get out in less than 5 minutes.