NANAIMO LAYOVER

Nice relaxed day in Nanaimo, doing a little sightseeing, laundry and provisioning the boat.

After Elaine finished laundry this morning, we walked up to the Farmer's Market where the Marina attendant suggested we could buy some farmers (he must not have seen the apostrophe). The market was a bit underwhelming, although I did get a very good muffin for breakfast.

Near the Farmer's Market was the daily "firing of the cannon" which commemorates the Hudson Bay Company's protection of the area during the fur trading days. I found it a bit ironic that the cannon was pointed directly at a performing Elvis impersonator...


We took at least three trips to the grocery store today (have to carry everything back to the boat), one to the drug store and one to the marine supply store. I think we are pretty well supplied. Elaine feels that since we are having a difficult time finding places to put everything, we must we adequately provisioned.

Internet connection and speed here at the marina is good, so we anticipate streaming the Warriors/Cavaliers game this evening. Hopefully there won't be any technical problems and we'll be able to enjoy the game - especially if the Warriors win.

The weather forecast is looking good for tomorrow. Winds aren't too strong today and are forecast to diminish overnight to "light." If accurate, we should be able to get across the Strait of Georgia and up to Pender Harbor tomorrow. We'll see...



P.S. Update - we couldn't get the game on internet (they won't stream to Canada), so went to a nearby pub to watch it. Had to sit right in front of the drummer of the band - don't know if it was that or the way the Warriors played tonight that gave me this headache...