Tuesday, May 28 Nanaimo

We were planning on heading across the Straight of Georgia today but the weather remains rainy with 20-30 kt winds.  There are even whitecaps in the harbor.  We went to the Nanaimo Museum http://www.nanaimomuseum.ca/ for the first time.  http://nanaimomuseum.ca/index.php?p=1_8_Exhibits

It is only about 2 blocks from the marina but we have never walked up there.  The museum only charged $2 each and was very informative.  Nanaimo has had a very diverse history of logging with a pulp mill still operating here, fishing and even coal mining.  They also had a section on the First Nations people who were her first.  After visiting the museum and gift shop we wander down the street in “old Town”.  There were many ethnic restaurants and interesting shops.  Of course we ended our activities with a latte looking out at the marina.  On the way back to the boat one of the resident bunny’s was eating out on the lawn.  He must be very used to people being around because he posed for some photos for me.  

History of Nanaimo Bars

Latte with style