VANCOUVER ISLAND: day 4

The van was on a serious angle all night. Tried swapping ends a few times, figuring out which way was best to avoid blood rushing to the head/getting squished into the cupboards.

Also needed to pee the whole night, but pretty sure I could hear coyotes howling outside, so I decided to hold it till the morning. Now we are in the morning, I have discovered how MING these particular drop toilets are. A bush wee seems more hygienic, but a hard feat with all the screaming kids running about. On top of sleep deprivation I am also feeling very hormonal today. Perhaps #VanLife isn’t so glamorous after all. 

Added an egg to the left over mash and fried lil’ fritters for brekky, did the washing up then had a quick dip in the lake. It is a pearla of a day, as the Aussies say. Definitely want to chill for another night somewhere on this lake. 

Packed up to try find another spot down the lakeside logging road. The logging truck drivers here own the roads; they do not give a flying fuck about anyone else. If you don't drive off the road and into the bush to let them past, you would be flatter than a pancake.

Found a spot at the top of the lake with a small beach. Made a sandwich for lunch then chilled. I read for a bit, Isaac floated on the lake. Then I went for a float whilst Isaac had a nap. We reorganised the van, I started to macrame the net I had planned to go above the front seats. Slowly, this day is becoming more like chilled #VanLife I had envisioned.

We cooked egg fried rice and grilled veggies for dinner, then went for an evening walk with wine along the beach. The mountains around the lake are a picture perfect valley. It’s definitely some high grade soul fuel, seeing as far as the eye can see. 

Still peckish so Isaac made a mini charcuterie board with cheese, pickles, salami and some salt & vinegar crisps. This day has really done a 180. We are now well beyond chilled #VanlLife and have entered the bougie regions.

Made the bed, watched Game of Thrones and promised ourselves we would actually get up early tomorrow.