We started the day in Vancouver. While D was finishing his work for the long weekend, I packed, cleaned and made lunches for our travel day.

We walked along our familiar pathway to the train station, even though it was a bus that we were taking.

When you travel on the “Connector” you board in Vancouver. The bus drives to Tsawwassen and right onto the ferry. The views were lovely as the ferry travels closer to the shore than when we journeyed to the Sunshine Coast. And our bus was first on AND first off!

Upon arriving in Swartz Bay, Vancouver Island, the Connector whisks you right to the beautiful harbour of Victoria. It was a short walk to the dock of the “Clipper”, a person only ferry, that would take us to Seattle. The Clipper docks right across from the historic Pendray Inn & Tea House, pictured above. I was glad for the short distance as we were pulling our luggage behind us (and remember that we were travelling for over three weeks)!

We had some hassles about our luggage as the Clipper wanted to charge us $100 for the privilege of bringing it along. D decided to book us VIP seating to satisfy the luggage cost, so we had front row seats and a glass of prosecco to boot!

D had his heart set on seeing a whale en route. As the sun had started setting early, we didn’t get a clear view of the water ahead,

but we enjoyed the sunset AND a double rainbow.

By the time we arrived, it was total darkness, but what better way to enjoy the Seattle skyline. I took this pic from the boat and had to crop and enlarge it. I love the abstract feeling of it with square blocks of colour instead of round images.

We were met by our lovely friends and we were as they say “tired but happy!”

Kath’s quote: “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle

Love never fails.

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