Vancouver Island, 9/10/2019, National Geographic Quest
Aboard the
National Geographic Quest
Alaska
After a late showing of “The Princess Bride” last night (oddly, many aboard seemed to know most of the words!) we had a very leisurely morning on National Geographic Quest today with a sumptuous brunch on offer as we cruised south along the east coast of Vancouver Island. In the afternoon we disembarked for walks on Wallace Island.
Andrew was born in Adelaide, South Australia and (mis)spent his youth surfing and kayaking in the ocean, as is the case for many Aussies! After graduating from medical school, he spent a year working as a surgical resident in Santa Barbara, Californi...
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National Geographic Quest returned to U.S. waters early on the final full day of our expedition. We landed in Friday Harbor, cleared customs, and began adventuring on shore. Some guests visited American Camp, while others strolled through town and visited the Whale Museum. After lunch, the ship repositioned to Cypress Island, where we hiked around and enjoyed glorious weather. After some sentimental goodbyes from our Captain and expedition leader, we witnessed the world premiere of our slideshow, put together by Nathan.
What a stunner of a day here in Victoria once the fog lifted this morning! Clear skies and comfortable temperatures made the various excursions all the more enjoyable. From an all-day tour to Bouchard Gardens, bike rides, secret gardens, and historical walks, our guests enjoyed their day in Victoria! Walking around downtown Victoria was a feast for the eyes with the beautiful arrangements of colorful and bountiful flowers. The flowers that lined the walkways of the Empress Hotel were spectacular! Downtown Victoria and the adjacent area have 1,600 hanging baskets of flowers adorning the lamp posts. We also enjoyed the beauty our dive team discovered under the sea. They came back with some spectacular footage of what lies beneath the waves. Beautiful kelp forests, crabs, and fish galore.
Today, National Geographic Quest spent the day exploring Desolation Sound. We dropped our anchor in Tenedos Bay where we spent the morning enjoying our excursions. Some guests got up extra early to do a long one-way hike. Others enjoyed a variety of hiking options and kayaking in the scenic bay.
