Mar 10
My #1 highlight of visiting Vancouver Island was the Campbell River Grizzly Bear Tours with Discovery Marine Safaris. This trip is only possible in September – October each year and it truly is a North American Safari. Campbell River Rotary Sea Walk Our tour this day wasn’t leaving until noon so my mom and I …
Mar 10
One of the best things to do on the northern part of Vancouver Island is a Port McNeill Whale Watching tour with Mackay Whale Watching. Driving to Port McNeill Elk Falls (near Campbell River) It’s quite a drive from the southern end of Vancouver Island, but you can break up the ride by stopping at …
Mar 10
We used Port Alberni as our 3 night base for the west coast for several reasons. First, the hotels were about $40 a night cheaper here than they were in Tofino. Second, I had found great reviews for the Riverside Motel and found a great room in this remodeled single story motel. Our room actually …
Mar 05
Mirissa was a tourist town on the south end of Sri Lanka. It had a nice wide beach, nearly a Km long, and lots of guesthouses, hostels, bars, and restaurants along the beach. Both Carl and I decided it wasn’t our scene so we set off on foot to find a better place. We headed …
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