The sun found its way out of the overcast much earlier than usual, and Port Hardy enjoyed a beautiful summer … Continue reading July 30, 2017: The edge of the road

Today we awoke to the sounds of frisky raindrops dancing on the cabin top, and after I’d enjoyed a hot … Continue reading July 29, 2017: No exciting Port Hardy adventures

Walt and I have finally arrived in Port Hardy near the northern tip of British Columbia’s east coast, having motored … Continue reading July 28, 2017: In Port Hardy after a six-week journey

I am writing tonight from a tranquil anchorage surrounded by all manner of forested islands, islets, and rock clusters. We … Continue reading July 27, 2017: The end of an inlet and of another lazy day

A peaceful “vacation day” in cedar-surrounded Claydon Bay has been very welcome (and has resulted in a very brief blog … Continue reading July 26, 2017: Doing plenty o’ nothin’ and doing it very well

As planned, Walt and I left the lively Echo Bay Marina at 11:30 on a “misty, moisty morning,” Walt having … Continue reading July 25, 2017: Reflections in Claydon Bay

Tonight (10 pm) Walt and I are in Braesail’s “saloon” sipping tea after considering possible travel destinations for the next … Continue reading July 24, 2017: A prime-rib dinner and a hike to a museum

It’s 9 pm and I’m sitting in Braesail’s cockpit on a sea of glassy green water, surrounded on almost all … Continue reading July 23, 2017: A day with dolphins

The rain ran off to play elsewhere during Friday night, and after celebrating St. Mary Magdalene’s Day during Morning Prayer, … Continue reading July 22, 2017: Fresh prawns–all I could eat!

The chattering of raindrops was the only sound to be heard during Thursday night in our serene Port Neville anchorage. … Continue reading July 21, 2017: A rainy day in Port Harvey