Another night without sleep. Hope I can settle down on the Island. Vacated the apartment by 10am but we’re allowed to leave the car in the reserved space till 11am thank goodness so went for a coffee to kill some time. Pouring with rain. Glad it wasn’t like this over the weekend – would have been miserable.

Drove to Horseshoe Bay and took just about the right amount of time – you’re not allowed to arrive more than one hour before the sailing but must be there half an hour before it leaves. When you don’t really know the roads it’s not that easy to judge.

Rain stopped by the time we got on the ferry and the weather was lovely once we got to Vancouver Island. Found this new accommodation easily. Really nice. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two sitting areas. We’ll be fine if we get fed up with each other!

Did a food shop on the way as I knew I wouldn’t want to get in the car again tonight. A nice chicken salad, followed by bath and bed. I’m sure I’ll sleep well tonight.