A travelling day today so up and about early. Had a very smooth journey – drove to Victoria , dropped off the luggage, then drove to Avis and dropped off the car before wandering back to the ferry terminal, having a coffee on the way. The American immigration is in Victoria but I felt really sorry for the poor guys as their computers were really playing up and they had to get us all through before the ferry was due to leave and we were a little late getting underway. 

Lovely crossing although the captain did worry me as he recommended that everyone take the free travel pills being offered as it was going to be rough!

Beautiful day in Seattle but no-one warned me there were hills in Seattle – it’s as bad as San Fransisco! Walked down to the harbour for a late lunch, and then went on the Seattle Wheel. Don’t know why I do these things to myself! I was terrified although I must have hidden it well as the nice man gave us an extra turn free!

Then walked to the Space Needle (with only one full day here trying to do as much as possible). Very interesting.

By then I was exhausted so we got the monorail which took us halfway back to the hotel and then walked the rest of the way back (managed a quick beer on the way).

Definitely needed our crampons.