Saturday September 16, 2017

Today was the really nice day of weather - the calm before the storm. We went up for breakfast to the Snug Cafe again. Since we could. Then it was back to the boat to organize. We called a few car rental companies and it was not looking good. No cars, no pets, no open Sundays. We called National and not only did they have regular business hours on a Sunday, they had no problems with pets! Amazing that there can be such a difference. Anyway, we book the car for the next day Sunday.

As we were heading back to the boat early, Greg had talked to Michael and he said that they had a van that we could use to tour around the island. So we did! They leave the car unlocked and often the key is in it so that people can just take it. We "checked it out" until 4:00pm. So we packed up our stuff and the dog and tootled around Bowen. Down to "Seymour Shores" and sat on the logs and strolled the beach looking for beach glass and enjoying the view of Point Atkinson and Vancouver.



Also enjoyed the warmth! Then we drove over to Cape Roger Curtis and did exactly the same thing. There was a small lighthouse there and some great rock formations and a little trail. Back into the van and up to "Artists Corner" where there was a small "mall" of artist shops, but most importantly, a great little cafe. It was beautiful and warm and sunny as we sat outside eating far too much fatty food. Sue and I perused the shops, but nothing really stood out.

Back down to the marina and rolled into the parking lot around 4:00. Greg still had a migraine so he had a nap, and I worked on the computer for a bit and then went up and did a load of laundry. It was Saturday night and the marina was "hopping". Lots of boats coming in and many people looking for a shower! They were also located in the "Boaters Lounge" and they also had the BC Lions football game on the TV too. So lots of people coming and going there.

Back to EG for a late quickie dinner of sausages, german potatoes, and zucchini on the BBQ.