May 2 - 9th 2004
 

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Vic Panei and Ursula Wohlfarth organized a cycling trip to the Gulf and San Juan Islands. They were met by Betty and John Alliston, Roy Scarisbrick and Carol Guthrie in Sydney, B.C. We were joined by Bill and Jean Waddell for the US Islands. Due to the ferry schedules we found it easier to make a base in Sydney and do day trips to the various islands.

 DAY 1  PENDER ISLAND

CANADA
Day 1 - Pender Islands
Day 2 - Mayne Island
Day 3 - Shawnigan Lake
UNITED STATES
Day 4 - San Juan Island
Day 5 - Orcas Island
Day 6 - San Juan Island
Day 7 - Lopez Island
Day 8 - Return to Sydney and cycle to Victoria

We have a short video of the trip. Give us a call if you want a CD or DVD version.
(Click any image for a larger view.)
 
 
 
 
We met at the Sydney ferry terminal and prepared for our first
day of cycling.

Making minor adjustments to the bikes while we wait for the ferry.
 
 
John and Betty aboard the ferry to Pender Island.

Our first stop was the bakery at the Driftwood Center. After all, we'd
need some sustenance to ride those hills!
 
 
Crossing the bridge from North Pender to South Pender.

Bedwell Harbour
 
 
The wharf at Bedwell Harbour. The old hotel has been replaced by a time share resort. The girls checking out the lobby of the resort.
 
 
Vic cruising down the road.
Broom grows everywhere on the island.
 
 
Arriving at our lunch spot we had a great view of Mt. Baker.
 
 
Lunch on the beach with plenty of sunshine.

Now there's a sandwich.
 
 
The caterpillars were dancing on this nest.

Vic gets a close up of the caterpillars.
 
 
Hey, lets stay here tonight.

Vic takes a break.
 
 
Spin to Day 2: Mayne Island

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Credits: Photography and artistic design: Carol Guthrie.

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