After a long hiatus from blogging, I am starting up again.

Broughtons humor.

 Seafood and shellfish are abundant in the Pacific Northwest.  I enjoyed making sushi, ceviche, crab cake, salmon cakes and fish n chips.

 Exploring the anchorages was breathtaking.  This was our hike on Calvert Island, BC from the anchorage on inside passage to the Pacific side of the island.

 Mom seal just gave birth at Ocean Falls.  She is looking for handouts from the salmon cleaning.

 Jackie and Robin came for a visit on the long weekend in May.  Robin enjoying fishing for salmon.

 Jackie barely tall enough at the helm.

 Very serious Robin.

Jackie joking around with damiana.  Mexicali’s liquor added to margaritas.

 The trip to Ocean Falls, BC.

 Newborn seal nursing.  (Ocean Falls, BC)

 During our time in the Pacific Northwest our good friend would come sailing, love having him on board.

 Our vehicle was a wagon for grocery shopping in the remote marinas.

 We couldn’t get enough dungeons crab.

 Another wonderful marina.  Hiking was limited.

 Our grand daughter loves visiting and loves, loves fishing.

 Loved this wonderful town stuck back I n time.

Ed having a stroll on the desolate beach.  After 3 years sailing the northwest, we decided to head south to warmer climates.

We enjoyed quiet anchorages up in the Broughtons, BC

Took a picture of this eagle, One Fine Day happened to be in the background.  Bella Coola, BC.

 Love the remote marinas.  Echo Bay, BC.

 Dolphins entertainment.

One of many waterfalls.

Getting off the boat to stunning views.

Misty anchorages.

 We visited Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, BC

We did a little walk on the Trans Canada Trail.

Secluded bays on the west coast of the island.

Beautiful view of the open Pacific.

A little boat decoration.

More walking on the trails outside Ucluelet.

Watching  bald eagle go in for a catch.

 Opa and Sammy in the dinghy, Victoria,BC

 The reflections are absolutely beautiful.  The bays are very calm,

pleasant anchorages.

The rugged west coast.

 We didn’t cover much of the Pacific Northwest in the 3 years of sailing.

Bald eagle fishing for dinner.  We have seen hundreds over the years, graceful.

We sure miss Robin and Jim Roberts.  They taught us so much about sailing in the early years.  Can’t wait to see them again.

Drinking in the beauty.

Sammy and Opa exploring Victoria Harbour.