Woke up in Ucluelet to cloud and drizzle. After a nice breakfast brought to our bedroom for the second morning running, ( I could get used to this!) we started our long journey to Campbell River,in the North of Vancouver Island. 

We were delayed for quite a while with road works. You have to stop the car until the road workers let you move along again. 

We got to Port Alberni and stopped at our favourite cafe, for a second breakfast/lunch. I had eggy bread with butter and maple syrup and bacon. Mmmmmm. 

The rain continued with us and there was low cloud obscuring the mountain sides. Eventually after a couple of stops we reached Campbell River and are very pleased with our hotel room. It has a balcony and looks directly over the river. The town is all along the river for a few miles. Lots of walking to do, I can see.

The hotel is on the 59th parallel and so we are level with the Lizard ,Lands End and the North of Newfoundland 

   We noticed that there was a wood carving completion and stood watching very strong men and women with chain saws attacking very huge tree trunks…the noise was terrific and the saw dust got everywhere. We’ve entered a competition to win one. How much will that cost in excess baggage on the aeroplane? The smell of the pine was lovely. The competition is on until Sunday so we will be able to see the finished products. 

   

    

  

  We have a fridge, hob,sink microwave and pots and pans. We can completely self cater for a change. There is a pool and hot tub and crazy golf so we’re all set up for 5 nights.

This is our view… 

   Hope you like the photos I will send more later xxxxx