The Journey to Canadaland

Markie and I hit the road Tuesday afternoon and took the Bainbridge Ferry and then drove to the Worldmark at Discovery Bay. A nice unit and delightful dinner of Lamb "lollipops" as Markie calls them. Miniature little T-bone lamb steaks. Add a salad and wine plus a nice after dinner nosh of Bartlett pears and Aged Sharp Cheddar Tillamook Cheese. I was asleep by 9pm, but up at 4:30am to get things in order. Heavy frost had the car coated in ice and it was a brisk 27 degrees outside. And so by the time we cruised into the harbor in Victoria it was a balmy 38 degrees, but sunny and oh yes, it was only 10am.
Stopped by the condo complex, another Worldmark, my favorite and decided to see if by chance our unit was ready. Not quite, but would be soon. Usual check-in is 4pm mind you, but Markie is an Elite member and so they jump for him. Off we went to the fish market and got a lovely fillet of Coho Salmon. Next was the grocery store to stock up for dinners and BC Liquors was our next stop for wine. Decided to go for a drive as we waited for the return call to say room was ready. Not quite sure when that would happen. Alas, less than an hour had passed and we got the call.

This picture is purly up to reference that we are in Canada. Oh Canada! Three flags in one shot. See it Jodie and Markie...yes you too Rob! And Janet, don't think you are getting by without mention. But it did make me laugh.

Here are the four lovely salads Markie created with my suggustions tossed in. These are pre-scallops and let me add, it was a delish lunch and to think, we were going around and around thinking we would need to head back to the market. Not! Below is the end result.

A bed of greens supports a display of orange tomatoes, pitted Katamala olives, pickle garnish, mini-cubed cheese and the bacon wrapped scallops fresh off the grill. Add a refreshing white wine and there you go.