We headed south from Nanaimo and stopped in to visit a friend that Jan worked with – Heather and her husband Tom – for a lovely lunch. It was great to catch up, but all too soon we had to be on the road to Brentwood Bay. The ferry was just leaving when we pulled up, so while we waited for the next sailing we had a chance to chill, phone home, and … take a few pictures.

The ferry was much smaller than the one we took yesterday, but that just meant we had better views.

We checked in to the Brentwood Bay Resort and headed straight for our patio for a glass of rosé and a chance to enjoy the fabulous views.

Then it was off to a lovely dinner at the resort pub, with a Category 12 Juicy IPA. Yummy. When we got back to the room (with another Category 12 IPA in hand) the sun had just set, but the views from the patio were as stunning as before.

Tomorrow, if the weather cooperates, we are off to visit Butchart Gardens. If not, we will just have to come back again.