With about 50 miles on the odometer since filling the tank in Blaine, and a wallet lighter by about 80 bucks for ferry fare, we've arrived at the Four Points by Sheraton, off the Trans-Canada Highway about 10 minutes north of downtown Victoria.
They upgraded us to a suite, the first time we've ever seen a large jacuzzi tub in a living room.
Brian didn't even bother asking Kathy to pose in it. She's a notorious bad sport in such matters so it sits below in its majestic emptiness.
Kathy and Brian
Two retired educators alternating joyfully between seeing the world and enjoying our eight grandchildren (in order of birth), Jake, Avery, Taegan, Lily, Peyton, Riley, Blane, and Jace.
Kathy and Brian met in the clarinet section of the University of California (Santa Barbara) Symphony Orchestra several decades ago.
Brian's Western Canadian roots and Kathy's Colorado ties resulted in their making beautiful music together along with producing a cross-border crop of descendants.
Kathy spent a year studying in Vienna at the Institute for European Studies and the University of Vienna.
Brian started the school band program in Hope, British Columbia, and later became the high school's vice-principal for 6 years and subsequently principal for 15 years before retiring in 2001.
Kathy, in between raising our three children, taught kindergarten and first grade, middle school, and high school - mathematics, computer studies, ESL, and her first love, band, before retiring in 2001.
We enjoy sharing our travel experiences and providing the odd travel tip to friends, relatives, and visitors.