Cruzin over water

There is something better than being sick . A day away from the office at the start of a long holiday weekend. Filled with anticipation I was up until the early hours of the night packing my bike. Soon the alarm did its intended purpose . . .



I was on the road at 5:30am and headed south . It only took about half an hour and after paying my fees I was parked at the head of the line waiting for BC Ferries to commence loading.


(BC Ferries, Tsawwassen Terminal, headed for Victoria, BC)

After a quick breakfast of bacon, eggs, waffle, sausage and coffee we headed to the upper deck just in time to see another ferry in Active Pass. We are headed towards Swartz Bay (Victoria)



Active Pass is a narrow channel in the Gulf Island where the currents are strong and care must be made to "read the water" As I look at the little whirlpools and ripples I am trying to make sense of what this all means. Dangerous, I am sure .



The decks of the ferry are very slippery when wet, due to the oil build-up. We are lucky it is dry but you must still take care. There are explicit instructions for parking your bike. You must be 45 degrees, do NOT use your centre stand. You lower your side stand and block the other side with the dunnage supplied



The first ferry leaves for Vancouver Island at 7am, but loads at 6:45am. To ensure you get aboard I like to arrive by 6:15am, and you can see other bikers had the same idea



One thing I know when you are travelling with limited storage space is that you have to continually stop for supplies



I went for a scenic ride to look for some photo opps


(The Wee in front of the Empress Hotel, Victoria Harbour)

I also took the scenic drive along the water on Dallas Road and thought you wanted to see Mile Zero of the Trans-Canada Highway. This is the beginning of the road . I have also been to the end of the road on the East at Cape Spears, Newfoundland, a few years ago


(Mile Zero, Trans-Canada Highway, Victoria, BC)

I also stopped at another viewpoint for a view of the Olympic Peninsula in the background



I am here for the Capital City Scooter Rally and rubbed shoulders at the meet and greet tonight. It is nice to see old friends many of whom have travelled from Seattle, Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver. Even Orin from scootin` old skool is here from Bellingham, WA

http://capitalcityscooterclubrallys.weebly.com/index.html

Tomorrow is another big day with rides, gatherings and meals. But for now I am safely tucked away in my room with a view of my bike outside my door