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The beauty of Vancouver Island 

12/10/2014

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I enjoyed a mini break while on my year long break! I ventured to Vancouver Island for a few days. I was undecided on whether to rent a car or not, so when I got off the boat I got talking to a man named Tom at the bus stop. Tom didn't look like a serial killer, but he didn't not like one either so I approached. After a friendly chat about public transport I walked away with the decision to rent a car, Toms phone number and an invitation from Tom to stay at his house! I declined but thanks Tom! 

My next challenge was to actually drive the car (well a minibus really! Check out the pic!!) on the wrong side of the road on the wrong side of the car. It was an nerve wracking 30km but I enjoyed the last two kilometres when I got the hang out of it! 

The next three days involved 10 hour sleeps at night, hikes each morning, walks on the beach, and pure relaxation.  I treated myself to a spa afternoon in a place aptly named Tigh Na Mara, founded by an Irish man who no longer owns it. The spa was followed by endless tapas for dinner so I was looking forward to a few different dishes. The chef had other ideas and served me up 15, yes 15, different delicious dishes. There was a mixture of meat, fish and salad dishes followed by a beautiful chocolate dessert. I literally rolled out of there! 

I visited Parksville, Qualicum Beach, French Creek Harbour, Schnooer Harbour and Nanaimo. The central part of Vancouver Island has many hidden treasures which I wouldn't have discovered without my mini bus, so the sweating and talking to myself throughout it was all worth it!
4 Comments
sandra
12/10/2014 08:47:16

Sounds amazing Triona

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gearoid
14/10/2014 13:15:51

Sounds great triona love it xoxo

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Eims & Shona
14/10/2014 13:28:32

Sounds great Tri, prob just as well to leave Tom when u did!!!

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Trisha
21/10/2014 14:58:00

I think you should have taken Tom up on the offer Triona!! I love the sound of your mini road trip and fair play for renting a car! driving on the wrong side!

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