Today was my last day of an excellent work week in Tofino & Ucluelet, BC. It has been a great opportunity and experience to be here, and I look forward to returning again one day. The people out here are phenomenal - warm, friendly, and definitely great hosts.
We didn't waste much time getting back on the road after work today. We were en route to Nanaimo to stay for the night, and fly back to Saskatoon on Friday. It was awesome to be able to drive in the day from Ucluelet to Nanaimo. Wow, what a drive! Up the side of the mountain and back down the other. It is a pretty spectacular sight to see. I recommend the drive to anyone visiting the west coast. There are quite a few twists and turns, and you can only drive about 60 km/hr, but it is so worth it. Wonderful!
The participants in my class today were so much fun, and were really excited to be able to attend a seminar offered by the co-op. They don't really get much of an opportunity to take training, so they really enjoy it, and appreciate it when it is here. Even though the class was on customer service today we trailed off a little bit, and I got to hear some local gossip. Sarah McLachlan happens to reside in Tofino, and shops at the co-op. I thought that was pretty cool. One of the participants talks to her quite regularily when she is in the store. Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins are also frequent visitors, and there was also a story about a Donald Sutherland sighting.
We decided to meet my lawyer co-worker for supper once in Nanaimo, as he was finished his negotaitions in Ucluelet and was headed back to Saskatoon on Friday as well. I checked with the front desk for some recommendations on good places to eat, and was give the name of a local greek & itailan restuarant - Milano's. What can I say other than - it was sooooooo goooood!!!
I started off with a small plate of caesar salad - which was fantastic (and I haven't eaten caesar salad in years) - and a plate of calamari. For the main course I had the Salmon Portofino which was smothered in a Orange Mango Compote, served with garlic roasted mashed potatoes and grilled carrots & zucchni. Jeff & Evan (my co-worker) went for the Chicken Portofino which was also smothered in the Orange Mango Compote, and stuffed with scallops and mushrooms. It was quite appetizing. To top off the evening we had the Chocolate Decandence Cake - this was probably the most specatular, delicious dessert I have ever had - and I don't even like chocolate. Chocolate cake filled with a chocolate mousse, white chocolate, and milk chocolate center, covered in mango, raspberry, and chocolate sauces, and sprinkled with almonds & chocolate shavings. I don't think I need to say anymore.
All in all, it has been a good week. I am going to have to get used to the weather, cooking for myself, and eating not so well. But I will be at home, so I will be happy!
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