So I am off for a few days to go do some hiking in Strathcona Provincial park which is about a 90 minute drive away.
I had originally booked a small motel room in Campbell River for four nights....I have a good friend Croft, who lives in town and I contacted him and told him I was coming and I had a room but hoped we could find time for a visit and to have fish and chips together, which is what we used to do when I used to come up to visit Norma and Croft, very sadly Norma passed away about 18 months ago, she was a lovely kind lady!
Croft insisted that I cancel my room booking and come stay in his motor home which is parked in his driveway....initially basic no too much bother for him but he insisted and I do not like to argue with him as Croft is well over six feet tall!!!
So this morning all packed up and drove to the ski resort at Mount Washington..where I found the trail I had chosen...it is a 21 km hike to Cruickshank Canyon......there is an elevation gain of about 1400 feet and the hike was through Alpine meadows...
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Passing by at least four lakes....
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It was quite warm and pleasant and not many people on the trail.....
Whiskey jacks looking for food....
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It took me almost three hours to arrive at the canyon and the amazing view....
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I had my lunch here and these jacks took food out of my hand but were too quick for me to get a photo...
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Just as I finished my lunch the weather changed, the clouds came in and it started to rain and it rained all the way back to the car...
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I was gone just over six hours and it was a great work out for me and blessed to be able to do these kind of treks!!
I then drove to Croft’s house and we had a nice visit I have not seen him since over a year ago when I came here for a celebration of life for Norma..
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The motor home is in the driveway and I have fond memories of my RV and this one parked together in many places in Mexico and the USA over the years.
It is full self contained and I had a great shower and some pizza that Heather made last night....
It then went into the house and Croft and I watched the Vancouver game...
So a really nice day...I am staying till Thursday and going to do some hiking every day!!
Stay safe and healthy!!
Yashi Kochi!!!