It was a "people" trip, and I covered a lot of ground in the process. The first event was a family wedding at Whonnock Lake. A special event, and like most weddings, there was the unexpected. The outdoor ceremony was proceeding smoothly until the automatic sprinklers turned on.
I hope I have convinced the bride and groom to come back to Baldy. Their last visit was during a season I would like to forget. I have told the family lots of positive things about the current management team. The mother of the bride thinks she may be too old to ski now, but she is 4 years younger than I am. If the bro will put his skis on, we could recreate the fun from long ago. They would love the groomers.
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BC Ferries super saver rates for over height and over length made an Island trip affordable. Yes I did get up very early.
The visits in Victoria, Duncan and Courtenay involved 3 school day connections, and the others have all had cabins at Baldy or stayed at mine.
Special thanks to Frank and Lynn for their generous hospitality in Victoria. I have almost 100 photos from Butchart Gardens.
A lovely day in Courtenay with Cheryl and Ernie - beach time, meals, and a drive up to Mount Washington. We agreed that I would not post a people photo from Mt. Washington, as Baldy is our mountain.
The variety of vegetation on the Island, with "broom" in full bloom on both sides of the Island Highway triggered a respiratory response, and I left my voice somewhere between Courtenay and Campbell River. I gave up trying to see all of my second cousins in Campbell River.
Two campgrounds for resting were challenging with wood and pot smoke.
The cabin was warm when I got home last night, and I slept with a lot of windows open. Ugghh, the truck is covered in pollen today.
I can't talk, but otherwise I am fine.
Thanks to Steve at OK Tire in Oliver for the pre trip bearing stuff and brake check on the trailer for a trouble free trip.
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