Tofino

We have been indeed fortunate to spend two great days and evenings in this wonderful village. It is certainly much busier than I remember but that could be because we stayed just outside of town the last time.

The condo we rented had a great deal of room for all of us. We each had our own bedroom/bathroom ensuites.  Kitchen had all of the amenities you would need and they even had really cool rubber boots!

After a good breakfast Patti and I headed for a "walk about" stopping into a couple of shops along the way.  We were told of a Saturday Market happening in the park so we went back to see if the boys were interested in joining us....I picked up a couple of small items as they have to fit on the bike for the journey home.  Back at the condo we changed into some beach clothes and headed to Chesterman's beach for an hour or so.  Water was cold and the wind was cool yet it was refreshing and rejeuvinating at the same time. The Ocean has a way of recharging your soul, offering its gifts in bits and pieces....crashing waves, sand art in the trail the waves leave behind, shells and living creatures attached to the rocks.  I didn't get to see my starfish this time. I will have to wait until the next....the ocean had other things for me to see today....a raven with a full size crab, hopping higher on the rocks as I moved in closer, finally taking flight while still firmly holding it in his beak. He apparently didn't understand that I just wanted a photo, not to share his lunch!

We came back, had a quick lunch and then headed to the Sacred Stone Spa.  Hmmmmmmmm.  Who could want for a better day...Dinner at another local restaurant, watching a resident eagle, Sobo for more cookies.....sunset...it just can't help but get better.

Today we head out, back to Kelowna...still taking our time as we go.  Tofino has become a sacred place for me.  Not because of the special times we have shared here but because there is still so much here to explore, to be a part of, to witness, to be one with....to be.....It is small in size but vast in its' offerings.  Until next time Tofino....next time I will visit with you longer!