Leaving Port Townsend at slack tide, we were halfway across the Strait of Juan de Fuca when the water calmed; eerily so for the middle of the Strait. We were treated to a spouting whale, but that was the only look he would give us. We had snow-capped Olympic Mountains to our south and snow-covered Mount Baker to our east. It was a beautifully clear day! Glorious way to start our trip!
Just outside Victoria is Trial Island, along with the lighthouse that sits at the edge of Trial Island. Nancy loves lighthouses and this one had her camera clicking away.
We pulled into Victoria Harbour after a 5 hour cruise, and two cruise ships were at dock, one getting ready to leave because another was due in later today.
Float planes were landing and taking off and so we stayed as far over as we could to allow them their space.
After clearing customs, we were given a slip right in front of the Empress Hotel. What a kick!! The day warmed and allowed us some "sun" time, and after two weeks of hard work on this boat, we needed a day of no work with basking in the sunshine. We walked the inner harbour area and enjoyed all of the street vendors and performers.
We finished off our evening talking with mooring neighbors who were from Linden, WA, where we also have friends.
We're leaving Victoria tomorrow morning heading for Sidney Spit Marine Park where we will anchor out. Then the following day, we will meet up with friends from Sequim, Chris & Donna, on their boat Sound Venture. They have extensive experience in Princess Louisa Inlet and in Desolation Sound and are excited to show us their favorite places there. We will spend the next several weeks with them. I'll do my best to update as internet is available.
Safe travels to all!
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