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Armed with tea in Teakerne Arm

YUMMM: Blackberry cinnamon buns and tea to start a quiet Sunday in this large bay on West Redonda Island in … Continue reading Armed with tea in Teakerne Arm

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Blackberry-cinnamon buns, and (more!) waterfalls

Two still-somewhat-weary-but-recovering travelers were thankful for a restful night after a strenuous Friday! We left Powell River around 9:30 am … Continue reading Blackberry-cinnamon buns, and (more!) waterfalls

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Excitement at the Powell River dock

A cloudy Friday began for us with a ramble around the little settlement of Van Anda above the dock on … Continue reading Excitement at the Powell River dock

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Rocked in Ballet Bay!

The Haida Gwaii orientation webinar started very late on Thursday morning (April 28) because of technical difficulties on the part … Continue reading Rocked in Ballet Bay!

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A calm stay in Storm Bay

We spent most of Wednesday motoring: from “Blissful” Misery Bay in Salmon Inlet back to Sechelt Narrows, around the Kunechin … Continue reading A calm stay in Storm Bay

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A quiet, cozy, data-free Tuesday in Misery Bay

On April 26, many showers and a few sun rays visited us throughout a relaxing day of reading, writing, enjoying … Continue reading A quiet, cozy, data-free Tuesday in Misery Bay

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Misery (??) Bay

What a breath-taking place! We arrived here in Misery Bay, formerly an active center for log-transport, in mid-afternoon on Monday … Continue reading Misery (??) Bay

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Two lazy “lay-days”

As I write this on Sunday evening at the dock in Backeddy (a back eddy is a place where the … Continue reading Two lazy “lay-days”

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A sunny non-sail

Shortly before noon on Friday, April 22, after Walt had procured some lovely baked goods, we left the delightful Union … Continue reading A sunny non-sail

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No creature pictures–I “otter” try again another time

Thursday, April 21, was gray, rainy, and chilly, and Walt and I put in a good chore day while docked … Continue reading No creature pictures–I “otter” try again another time

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