Mud masks and truck naps
Tofino, British Columbia (Vancouver Island)
Went for a stroll throughout the campground and along the beach in the morning
Our neighbor was scaring off a bear he saw in the woods, which also caught Oslo’s attention
Drove over to Cox Bay Beach and watched the surfers (some newbies participating in group lessons like we will be tomorrow and others with more experience and skill)
Found the hidden path on the south end of the beach to the Cox Bay lookout point; we hiked the short and muddy trail to the top for a stunning view of the ocean shore and islands dotting the water
We drove to Uclulet and parked along the road to hike the Ancient Cedars trail, part of the Wild Pacific Trail (a nicely groomed / well maintained trail that traces the coast with various sections and viewpoints) … we took a nap in the truck - it was supposed to be 10-15 minutes and turned into an hour; we skipped the trail and drove through town to reach the Lighthouse Loop - also part of the Wild Pacific Trail; we followed it and saw the lighthouse built in 1915, watched four guys cliff jump 25 feet into the water and stumbled upon a Bonsai tree (which has recently fascinated Matt)
On the way back, we stopped at Ukee Scoops for a pre-dinner dessert; we shared a double scoop combo of passion fruit sorbet and maple walnut ice cream
Had dinner and went to the beach to read and watch the sun go down; we caught a glimpse of a seal near shore bobbing its head above the water like a submarine and then diving down and coasting before surfacing again
Had a campfire to close out the evening
Campground: Crystal Cove Beach Resort
