NATURE BATS LAST TOUR HAS BEGUN

POST # 170
I've borrowed a computer to write today's blog, and I will keep it short, because now that the tour has begun, my life is much busier than the life I have become accustomed to as a pet sitter.
I met up with my friend Guy around noon on Friday, for his first lecture at SFU at harbour centre in Downtown Vancouver.  The house was full with about 60 people, and the lecture was well received.
Spent the afternoon with others involved in organizing this whole thing in Vancouver, including John, Rea, and Zak, and then moved on to the Heartwood Cafe on Broadway for the evening lecture. It was a packed house, standing room only which was probably about 85 people.

GUY, IN FRONT OF THE HEARTWOOD CAFE

Yesterday, I met Guy at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal to continue our journey, arriving in Nanaimo  about 2:30pm.  We were met by Dan and Linda and drove to their home in Ladysmith. Later,  three other guests arrived for dinner including Wayne and Debbie, and Eva who is helping to organize this tour.  A pleasant evening was had by all, despite the subject matter that we talked about.  There was plenty of laughter to go around.

My guest accommodation is in Maple Bay, a place where I have house sat in the past.

Today, Sunday June 14th, Guy will present his talk in Duncan, and I've been asked to introduce him this afternoon.  It's not the normal role for a pet sitter, however I imagine that I will get through it fine.

It's really quite amazing to see just how many people are involved in arranging this speaking tour, and we've only just begun.  Tomorrow, we will be delivered to the ferry terminal in downtown Victoria in order to board the ferry to Port Angeles.  The next scheduled talk is in Bremerton WA. tomorrow evening.

The time is just flying by.

More updates in a week.

Happy trails,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer