1 Port Alberni. Hard to imagine they'd have a dock big enough .. but they did.
2 Pleasont looking harbour
3 The town went all out to entertain their very first cruise ship. The had dozens of very tasty antique cars on display, a farmer's market, craft show, live music, food. And the person on the welcoming committee in charge of thw weather did their job VERY well.
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6 Like the Beach Boys song, I'd have to take the keys away if she ever got her hands on her dream car.
7 See the tower with the clock on it ?
8 Here's some shots from the tower
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14 The little park outside the market
15 Antique trucks on display as well, all restored and all driven here.
16 Quite possible my dad drove this one.
17 No idea what this contraption is. I want one, though.
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21 An "intermittent cycle" deisel engine. It fires when the speed falls below a certain RPM and then shuts off (mechanically) when the speed is up. I've seen models running off compressed air, but never one "in the flesh".
22 Hoping to give an idea of just how big this boat is, but the perspective is off; it's bigger than it appears.
23 A view straight up the lighthouse tower. (I'm flat on my back).
24 Heading for home.
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26 Barclay Sound is sure nice.
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38 I have no idea what these things are poking out the water.
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40 The famous "March of the Baked Alaska".
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42 An arty shot of the side of the boat; hardly worth the download time, but I took it so it's here.
