massage function which felt relaxing after hiking and getting soaked in the rain. I also savoured the warmth of the heated seat and steering wheel. Then we spent a cozy evening around the fire playing games and snuggling with our sleepy mutts. Sunday started with a hike in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. The trail led us through the lush rainforest to- ward the stunningly beautiful Botanical Beach. We scoured the beach for marine life and hiked along the rugged coastline listening to the roaring waves crash- ing on the rocks. With all our exploring, we worked up an appetite. The server at Bridgemans West Coast Eatery welcomed our dogs to their patio with fresh water. As we dined on delicious chicken burgers and poutine, Joe and I watched boats launching from the marina and seals poking their heads out of the Port San Juan Inlet. The dogs lounged in the sunshine. West Coast weather can change quickly from pour- ing rain on Saturday to warm and sunny on Sunday. It was toasty as we piled back in the car. The three- zone automatic climate control offered the perfect comfort for Hurley and Koloa who are northern mixed breeds. They overheat easily with their thick fur coats, so we kept it cool in the back for them. On the drive home, Joe and I peeked into the backseat - both dogs were resting comfortably and we knew it was a fulfilling weekend. It was a perfect road trip full of lasting memories with our best friends. I’m already counting down the days until the next adventure with our dogs in the Outlander PHEV. Mi
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