Victoria back to Seattle

9/8/2010

The hotel was nice enough to house The Norm in the loading bay for the night. That meant I had a little bit better rest than usual knowing he was safe and sound.  A little late start on the day but not to worry, I'm still in Canada.

Decided on the road that it was time for me to start the journey back South, or should I say East?  I've met many wonderful people these last few weeks suggesting different places to see up in this beautiful Northwestern region. However, I have come to the conclusion that I will never be able to see it all on this trip and have to come back anyway to see the places I've already missed. So by default, the Canadian adventure was cut short and I hopped on the first ferry back to the mainland. Took the boat from Nanamio to Horse Shoe Bay (just North of Vancouver). Spectacular views! I would definitely do that again.

Road just a few miles of the famous 'Sea to Sky' highway which takes you up to Whistler and beyond, but had to turn around so I could make my way South through Vancouver and then back to the States. Wish I could have ridden more of that road, it was really nice.

Hit the Vancouver area right at rush hour, had to wiggle my way through some suburb streets to avoid the express ways. Found my way pointed back in the right direction and slowly saw Vancouver disappear behind me. Rode right up until dark, and maybe a bit after. Grabbed another hotel room for the night in Seattle, this time did not make it over to the Ace.

Didn't take any photos after the ferry ride. Don't know why, just too busy riding I guess. Felt like a long day even though I was not on the road bright and early. I haven't ridden right up till dark in quite a while now. Last time I can remember was with Tom in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I guess I made up some of those hours from this morning.