Tuesday June 12th 2018 A cheery welcome this morning from our new coach driver, Rob, and his mascot Razzamatazz, as we set off in his brand-new coach for our next destination - the alpine village of Whistler. First we took a small detour back to Stanley Park, passing another rose garden in full bloom, and … Continue reading Vancouver to Whistler BC
An Aussie Abroad – Travel Stories
Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
Click on the drop-down boxes for stories of our travel adventures in a specific country or use the search box at right.
Victoria to Vancouver BC
Monday June 11th 2018 After breakfast we boarded the coach and headed off to the ferry terminal for our crossing to Vancouver. Our ninety minute sail provided great views as we cruised through the Georgia Strait, passing picturesque sparsely populated islands whose verdant green trees ran right down to the waterline. No whales or other … Continue reading Victoria to Vancouver BC
Victoria BC, Butchart Gardens +++
Sunday June 10th, 2018 We've signed up for the 22 Day Canadian Wilderness and Alaskan Cruise tour with Travelmarvel. At last night's meet and greet we were surprised (and pleased) to discover there are only fourteen on our tour. First up this morning was a trip out to Butchart Gardens. I can barely imagine there … Continue reading Victoria BC, Butchart Gardens +++
The Reluctant Retiree 