Bears and Mushrooms

Still raining heavily, so we decided to hike to a secluded beach in Pacific Rim National Park - but it appears that a mother bear and her two young cubs enjoy the same beach, so Parks Canada wisely posted a 'Do Not Enter' sign at the trailhead.

But we did see these beautiful mushrooms.....although I have no idea what type they are. They are edible though, right?

Man eating kelp

Today Mika and I decided to leave TexnMaggie with our 'pug-sitter', and hop a ferry / drive to Tofino, located on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

After checking into the beautiful Wickaninnish Inn, we decided to go 'storm-watching'. It was a perfect day for it, with heavy rain, and gale force winds. In fact, it was so windy - Mika toppled off a rock and landed in a huge pile of kelp. She's okay though......but it was a very close call.