Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
The basics
We were traveling from Vancouver to Vancouver Island to visit Victoria, BC. Overnight we stayed at the Western 66 Motel in Saanichton outside Victoria. We had a great seafood dinner at a little bistro out on the pier in nearby Sidney - the Pier Bistro. They are located just next door to the fish market and their seafood is totally fresh. Ross had a halibut with mashed garlic potatoes, baked tomatoes with cheese and vegetables. I had a couple of crispy wraps with halibut, shrimps, crab, spinach and feta. A great meal overlooking the ocean as it got dark. Back in our motel Ross noticed that it was a motel just containing the basics and nothing more. Bed, table, chair, bathroom, all in a dull brown color, but nice and clean like my mother would have said. I made a comment on the fact that a shower cap apparently belonged to the basics here, much to my surprise. I mean….maybe in the 50es, but in 2007? The next morning Ross came out of the shower wearing the basic shower cap. I had a big laugh and took this shot. I just loved the way he put my comment into play.