Tofino: Sun, Sand and ....Snow!

Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the Mecca of surfing in Canada and Yes! there was people riding tiny 2 footers with snow on the ground. Massive cedar trees surround the beaches and the many tiny islands. It is also home to the annual oyster festival which had recipes from 11 local restaurants and unlimited guzzling meant we were stuffed by the end. Even got an offer to work on an oyster farm.....2012?

Meet our new baby Walter!

Captain Cider

I now have a job and my one year visa (finally after 4 months!) so am getting pretty settled in Duncan. At Mcbarleys loads of locals bring grapes, apples, pears and various berries. We crush and juice their fruit to make wine, port and lots of cider! also people can order beer from a list of about 30 types. Has been fun to learn how the different processes work and of course the best perk is free booze!