(July 5 – written by Dave) Jungle Pot RV park turned out to be fairly quiet over night, in spite of being right on the motorway.  We were either tired or the truck traffic may have calmed down.  Either way, we slept ok.  While we were in a big city (Nanaimo) we were a long … Continue reading Island hopping – Nanaimo to Salt Spring Island (74k/2955k)

(July 4 – written by Nancy) We hit the road today after a nice relaxing day off in Cumberland.  Yesterday we didn’t do much but wander the town a bit, drink some nice coffee, eat some good food and do some planning for our route into Portland.  Cumberland is one of those towns where you … Continue reading Happy 4th of July in the sunshine – Cumberland to Nanaimo (108k/2881k)

(July 2 - written by Dave) We survived Canada Day night in the Campbell River Fishing Village.  The Mounties only had to come the park once and really, it was just a minor domestic disturbance that barely merited wasting the time of Canada’s finest.  The fireworks were somewhat loud and didn’t start until 10:30.  Not … Continue reading Island spirit–Campbell River to Cumberland (55k/2773k)

(July 1 - written by Dave) Super quiet night in tenting area of the Sayward Valley Resort.  The owners were working feverishly on their Canada Day float late into the night but neither of us heard a sound.  We were both a little tired from the sun – we think.  We are liking this warm … Continue reading Canada Day –Sayward Junction to Campbell River (74k/2716k)