Overview of the past several days

Biking Canada was very unique for my Pacific Coust bicycle route. Of the many miles I biked there, the Pacific Ocean was never seen, a minimum.of 7 hours was spent on six different Ferrys, and 115 miles was spent bicking North instead of South. Vancouver was a beautiful city, with numerous parks, bridges, vistas, city views, and bicycle paths crisscross the city. Having successfully negotiating the city streets and two very high and intimidating bridges, I headed up the North on the sunshine Coast. After taking two Ferrys, one at horseshoe bay and the other at powell river, I then started down the South Coast of Vancouver Island. On my way I decided to take two side trips, one to Denman Island, and one to Tsawwassen. Each spot added a new historical interest to the trip. I finished my British Columbia ride in Victoria, a city noted for being more English than England. The British influence was especially seen at the large Empress Hotel and in the Paliment buildings. There were also many beautiful gardens in Victoria. The weather in B.C. Was in the mid 60's with only one day of rain. The people were very friendly and helpful, and courteous to bicyclists. After leaving Canada I jumped a Ferry to The San Juan Island - a part of Washington State. I really liked biking this island. I was able to see the whole island in one day. The highlight was happening upon 8 Orca whales while biking along the South Coast of the Island. I stopped and watched them play for over 40 minutes. They Started to move South and that was the direction I was heading too. I saw them several times along the way. There is only one Ferry a day coming from San Juan Island, and it left at 6:50 p.m., so I arrived in Aacortes, Washington after dark and had to bike several miles to my campground. Luckily I have lights on my bike but my front light went out so I had to get out small flashlight I carry with me. Here I am biking while holding this flashlight trying to find my way. All part of the adventure. I then biked to Fort Townsend, W.A., rich in history during the 1850's. The British had set up a military base here and on the San Juan Islans because they wanted to occupy this territory. In 1887' the Americans also had a military presence here for the same purpose. It seems that a British soldier shot a wild pig on San Juan Island and that incident set off a several year conflict between the two forces in these areas. As it turned out, it was peacefully settled with the Americans gaining control of the territory. Yesterday, I biked to Potlatch W.A. Along the beautiful Puget Sound waterway. I stopped and watched some seals playing. The forests here are spectacular. I love the smell of the soil. I love the sky, the waterways, the cool breezes, and the vistas that are breathtaking. It is humbling to contemplate God's great and marvelous creations. Today is Sunday the 12th and I am taking a rest day. It started raining this morning and so I decided to go to a motel today so I could dry out, take a shower,take a nap and rest my legs. Tomorrow, I will bike about 75 miles which will put me very close to the Washington Coast. Hpoe you Re all well. Until next time, take care.