We just love Ucluelet. The day went by quickly even though the Aquarium was closed today because of a pump failure. We talked to a fisherman on the ship at the dock and now we know where Costco’s Yellowtail fish comes from.

We visited several interesting stores including a second-hand store where Ruth found even more beads. She’s going to be busy when she gets home!

The Rubio Jewelry store had some really neat pieces and Helena, the owner, helped pick a copper nugget ring for Ruth. Pro Tip: if you can’t get your ring off, use Windex just like in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”.

Lunch was at the Barkely Cafe and consisted of smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese and arugula.

The Lighthouse trail is a 2.6km hike with many lookouts and lots of information panels that explain the forest and bog life. There are many trees with really extraordinary shapes and forms. One wonders what makes them grow this way.

The views of the ocean are stunning and the water seemed so calm although it can be extremely dangerous as the shipwrecks in the area can attest to. The lighthouse and navigational buoys with bells and horns help guide ships in the area.

We returned to the Ucluelet campground and got an even nicer site for tonight nicely nestled between the trees.