We have all motors running, dinghy and sailboat, sails up, galley replenished, water tank full, fueled up, all ready to head out. But first some visiting of relatives and house browsing. I don't know how many Macdonalds we'll see on the way, or maybe some unsecured wi-fi to post some photos.
The SS Minnow , renovated, is located in the covered docks close to us and runs, yep, 3 hour tours. I mention the boat because, Mary-Anne stopped in to visit but unfortunately at 80, she has lost some of her appeal.
Our departure from Horseshoe bay
Qualicum beach with kilometers of sand.
We stayed overnight at relatives, ocean side dinner with the mountains in the background.
More come to following the bathtub races, and snowbird fly overs.
The SS Minnow was renovated and is owned by Quality Foods and they run 3 hour tours with all proceeds going to various charities.
What's a dock party without brownies >;-)
ReplyDeleteJust getting to posting a comment so you guys will be on your way. Whooohooo!. Open water, civilization at a distance and minimum. Would you consider this better than "Land Camping"?
Hope the house browsing is, at least, fostered hope. (Prices a might steep that side.) I'll be watching for those great, from the boat, shots.
ENJOY!!!!
and with brownies, Mary-Anne would be good looking..
Deletehope Amy not jealous :)
That beach is huge! I can imagine all the sea animals in the tide pools
Looks like you guys are having great weather. Just love the beach shot! The sand, ocean & mountains all stretching to a meeting point on the horizon. That is what I call a real "Mental Image". All you need at the semi transparent words.."Body here .. Mind is there.... somewhere. ...."
ReplyDeleteFirst picture I have ever seen of the Minow where it wasn't laying on it's side with a gaping hole and looking washed out. Nice little craft. Comfortable for Island hopping. :-)
ReplyDeletethat is a spit-and-polish looking yacht.
ReplyDeleteFor the west coast, looks like you guys are getting great
sunny blue sky weather