it has been a while since I posted. Sorry about that, I was busy thanks to a lot of assignments due. When I was not working for university I tried to enjoy my time. So now let me share some memories, this time about my Thanksgiving.
Actually I had kind of two Thanksgiving-Experiences.
I had a real turkey dinner with the family of my landlord. How cool is that? A huge turkey, a delicious cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, some really good vegetarian stuff, pumpkin pie and so much more adorable stuff! First time for me and really an experience I do not want to miss. I like the idea behind it and I like it that Thanksgiving here has a huge importance compared to the German version called "Ernte-Dank-Fest". The only uncommon part of this dinner was that it took place one week before, because the relatives of the family of my landlord were visiting early and Bill had to work on the actual Thanksgiving. Better for me otherwise I would have missed it because I went to Tofino on the long Thanksgiving-Weekend.
Tofino is by now the most adorable place on Vancouver Island. I just love this little town being surrounded on three sides by water. Nearly on every car in every front yard you can see a couple of boards, a lot of surf shops/rentals, a huge amount of Bed'n'Breakfast-Places as well as a lot of little art and craft shops. Just so cute and so relaxing. So of course, I had to try the first time surfing. I must admit, I suck. Nevertheless it is so much fun! I could stay all the time in the water paddle out, try to surf the wave, fall into the water, paddle out again and so on. The only restriction it is also very tiresome! Did a three hour course and I was done afterwards. Spent the rest of the time at the beach relaxing and enjoying the sunset (see pictures).
On the other day I went for a whole day boat trip going to hot springs on a smaller island north of Tofino. Several stops on the way made this experience breathtaking, whales, harbour seals, sea lions and plenty of different eagle species were shown by our guide. And that was just on the way. Reaching the island a short hike threw the forest was a nice exercise before enjoying the hot natural bath in front of the ocean. At the source the water was about 70 degree, but obviously I cooled the further it went down to the ocean. My favourite spot was where the little stream meets the ocean. It feels warm but every time a wave rolls in you'll get the freezing cold water. A roller coaster of temperatures, our guide said it helps stay young. So probably I cut a few years of my age on that day ;) Afterwards I enjoyed some time on the warm rocks (luckily the weather was perfect, a lot of sunshine and around 20 degrees) before we had to go back to Tofino. I finished they day with a picnic at my favourite spot for watching the sunset.
Whenever you think about going to Canada make sure you include Tofino into your trip, this place is magic! But have a look by yourself :)
Take it easy guys!
Leon
PS: Forgive me some typos, it is becoming late and I was working on one of my assignments for class: drinking wine ;)
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| The lower your little pool of the stream the colder ;) |
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| I was just sitting in the right down corner, best spot! |
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| Harbour Seals on the rocks! :) |
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| Can't share the experience and the way it felt. At least a little picture of a giant taking a breath. |
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