Last weekend, Dan and I took the opportunity to spend sometime on the Island. We went to China Beach on the Juan de Fuca trail. We also took some day trips into Sooke (to see the Potholes), Port Renfrew (just to say we've been there), and to Sombrio beach (to hike to Sombrio beach east, where Amanda had once hiked during her years in Lifeteams).
We had many wonderful adventures along the way. But some of the highlights were:1. Picking up Hitchhikers: well actually hikers, who needed a ride to Port Renfrew. They were a nice couple, currently residing in New York (originally from Alabama and BC).
2. Hiking Sombrio beach: This time around, I (Amanda) actually got to hike more of the Juan de Fuca trail, than I did during Lifeteams. During Lifeteams we were supposed to walk 32km, but made it about 4km due to unforeseen medical emergencies. It was a pleasure to hike with Dan about 14km while exploring various beaches.
3. Port Renfrew: while standing on the dock, we saw an eagle swoop down and catch a salmon. He proceeded to fly off and eat it.
4. Meeting random friendly people on the Island: From Linda, the Parks manager (who called us the "happy campers"), to the family from Santa Barbara, to the road workers on Juan de Fuca road, the Island was full of friendly people. It seems a stark contrast to the snobs we meet in the valley. (I mean, come on. The Road workers, who stood in no-man's land all day chatted up cars and waved friendly hellos. The most i get out in the valley is a wave to keep moving.)
5. The waves: there is nothing quite like listening to the ocean roar. All night, this dull roar could be heard from our tent, as the waves pounded the shore. During the day, it was magical to see the waves come in and hear them recede over the rocky shore.
There are so many more wonderful things that are imprinted on our memories. It truly was an amazing trip.
We had many wonderful adventures along the way. But some of the highlights were:1. Picking up Hitchhikers: well actually hikers, who needed a ride to Port Renfrew. They were a nice couple, currently residing in New York (originally from Alabama and BC).
2. Hiking Sombrio beach: This time around, I (Amanda) actually got to hike more of the Juan de Fuca trail, than I did during Lifeteams. During Lifeteams we were supposed to walk 32km, but made it about 4km due to unforeseen medical emergencies. It was a pleasure to hike with Dan about 14km while exploring various beaches.
3. Port Renfrew: while standing on the dock, we saw an eagle swoop down and catch a salmon. He proceeded to fly off and eat it.
4. Meeting random friendly people on the Island: From Linda, the Parks manager (who called us the "happy campers"), to the family from Santa Barbara, to the road workers on Juan de Fuca road, the Island was full of friendly people. It seems a stark contrast to the snobs we meet in the valley. (I mean, come on. The Road workers, who stood in no-man's land all day chatted up cars and waved friendly hellos. The most i get out in the valley is a wave to keep moving.)
5. The waves: there is nothing quite like listening to the ocean roar. All night, this dull roar could be heard from our tent, as the waves pounded the shore. During the day, it was magical to see the waves come in and hear them recede over the rocky shore.
There are so many more wonderful things that are imprinted on our memories. It truly was an amazing trip.
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