This Christmas was awesome and our two daughters were back with us together.
There is Chinese saying: 女儿-前世情人今生袄！which could be translated by google: daughter is Past life lover and present life jacket, haha, pretty bad translation.
Anyway our older daughter bought thoughtful gifts for us and the younger one made quite delicious food, here are some pictures to prove:))
We setup Blue Curve internet router and sonos one speaker.
Clothing(衣）
Summer cloth, check Tofino weather during Aug 16~19, the temperature is low 13 to high 19.
Food(食)
Morning eat at hotel and lunch/supper could do restaurants, download Yelp app for food spotting.
Accommodation(住)
all is set.
Drive (行)
GPS update
Edmonton to Kelowna - 9 hours (may take No2 from Banff, leave home early morning (7am)Kelowna to Tofino - 9 hours (better leaving early for ferry, 4 hours to ferry)
Take the Trans-Canada Hwy ferry to Nanaimo - Horseshoe Bay Nanaimo Departure Bay Terminal to Tofino (3 hours)
RESERVATION??
Check the gas station, download gas buddy, need highest-grade gas:(((
Review the manual for How To: Changing a Spare Tire on an Audi
Replacing a tire on an Audi is very similar to most other manufactures and there are really only a few steps.
First remove the tire: While your vehicle is on the ground break the lug nuts loose but do not remove the lug nuts completely, you will then be able to lift (jack) up the vehicle.
After you have placed the jack in the proper lift location under the car, raise the vehicle and remove all 5 lug nuts and carefully remove the wheel (I empathize carefully because the average wheel and tire weigh about 25 LBS (Pounds).
Now you can take your spare and put it on and reinstall the 5 lug nut, but only tighten the lug nuts finger tight. At this point lower the vehicle and torque the lug nuts to the manufactured recommended specs making sure to use the star technique – tighten one lug nut then tighten the lug nut across from it not beside it, hence the star analogy.
Congratulations you have just successfully changed a tire on your Audi – now drive it into your local Audi dealer and have them check the work and reset your tire pressure monitoring system.
Help is just a call away.
For immediate assistance anywhere in Canada or the U.S., call 24-Hour Roadside Assistance toll-free at: 1-800-411-9988
We often see whales and other wildlife on this scenic cruise along 26 nautical miles of gorgeous coastline. A 1.2 km boardwalk winds through temperate rainforest and brings you to the Maquinna Provincial Park natural hot springs. Change rooms provided. There’s no store, so bring your water, food, bathing suit, and towel. $119(adult) – $109 (student) – $89 (youth)
( 6 hours: Departures daily all year 9:00am 12:00pm)
This 6-6.5 hour day trip will give you a deep impression of the beauty of Tofino’s West Coast and its wildlife.
A 1.5 to 2 hr boat-ride will take you to the remote Hot Springs, located in the Macquinna Provincial Park. Hike a 1.5 km Boardwalk through the impressive rainforest with its old growth trees. The trail will lead you to the Springs, where you can enjoy the geothermal Pools, the waterfall and the incredible view of the ocean. Have a relaxing bath in the hot water (50C) or a refreshing bath in the cool ocean water.
On the way to the springs, we will try to see as much wildlife as possible. We will stop for Whales, sea lions, seals, otters and bald eagles. You might even see a Bear along the way.
You get all in one Trip: exciting Wildlife, impressive Rainforest and relaxing Springs.
Don’t forget to bring lunch, water, towel and a bathing suit.
Daily Departure at 8:00am, 11:30am & 2:30pm – Depending on demand (sunrise to sunset) Duration: 6.5-7 hours *Times vary throughout the season so for accurate up to date information please visit the “book your trip” section of the site and enter your dates of interest. Exact departure times will be displayed for all tours with availability.
Adults – $129.00 per-person
Seniors & Students – $119.00 per-person
Children 12 & under – $109.00 per-person
Hot Springs Tour The Browning Passage yacht is the perfect way to visit the Hot Springs. This tour is a special charter as each trip is unique and we like to customize these trips. This is a longer trip and may be combined with whale watching. Make plans to bring along a dinner and refreshments and make yourself totally at home on our galley and BBQ.
Hey, time files, still remember last year US west coast trip like yesterday, this year we are staying Canada to explore beautiful Columbia:)
The natural beauty of Vancouver Island in British Columbia must be seen to be believed! See the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer; Victoria, Tofino, Salt Spring Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast of BC: Sightseeing Tours, Guided Tours, Circle Tours, Scenic Drives, B.C. Wine Tours, Historic & Heritage Sites, and Wildlife Viewing.
Over all driving distance 4,400 KM, about 50-60 hours:((
Aug 14 morning leave home (9 hours) Kelowna (2 nights)
Originally known as the land of “peaches and beaches,” it has, in more recent years, developed a reputation for its world-class wineries, golf courses and booming high-tech sector.
Aug 15 Spend day chekcing out Kelowna
Attractions:Okanagan Lake, Self Guided Winery Tour, be sure to stop at vistor centre for information.
Aug 19 - morning leave for Vancouver passing by Nanaimo
Vancouver Island's 'second metropolis,' Nanaimo will never have the allure of tourist-magnet Victoria, but the Harbour City has undergone a quiet upgrade since the 1990s. Maybe pay a visit to pastor Lam?
Mom said with some jealousy: "USA took a lot of good places!"
Yes Indeed, we still have snow in mid of April, how could that be?! Some Canadian joked about this:"hey, it is Easter, and Santa is really confused: is it another Christmas coming, so soon...."
During trip planning, I found most booking sites can not beat the hotel, and the best way is that booking at the hotel official site and you will find better deal than booking sites!(price and cancellation policy), so far I have not see any booking sites offer cheaper than hotel sites.
Again here is a myth about online booking agency, they have to make money for sure. Now days the Internet makes everyone possibly be an agent unless the hotel has some deals with the booking site.
Well, just list the hotels we are going to stay:
1. July 6 - Coastside Inn - http://www.coastsideinn.com/
looks pretty clean, and we just need a sleep time. Booked at hotels.com, 2 double beds.
We will use this to test double bed vs queen bed
And I have to say hotels.com service is awesome!
3. July 8 - Cambria Landing Inn & Suites - http://www.pacificahotels.com/cambrialanding
I think I got a good deal on the hotel site and US dollar is strong than Canadian dollar :((
We will stay here a birthday:))
