It has been over 20 years that we have spent this much time reexploring Desolation Sound and I must say it is worth all the explanation marks I remember from our first trip. We of course have by chance hit a stretch of weather which has been warm and sunny not cold and down pours. Not to mention it being off season and very few boats. Places like Roscoe Bay, Melanie Cove and Tenedos during the summer always demand stern tie to shore to fit all the boats into this beautiful anchorages in contrast of us currently only boat in the anchorage. Highlights 1. Llanover Mountain hike 2200 foot elevation. Got our boat card in the rock cairn at the summit to add to the collection. Took over 2 hours up and I had a some sore knees on way down so 2 hours plus down. 2. Kayak of Black Lake trip 3. Kayak tour of Squirrel Cove including introduction by two geese parents their new borns and of course running the Squirrel Cove Rapids. all with Jan from MV Jeannie. 4. Day sailing between the anchorages 5. hasn't the weather been wonderful. We plan on continuing our re exploration for another few days which may turn into a week before continuing north. The Squirrel Cove Take Out is opening on the 11th which just may keep us here until the 12th.

after enjoyingsail with southerly winds to Deslation Sound from Nanaimo iva Pende rHarbor and Westview are now sitting quietly in Roscoe Bay with wind outside blowing 20 to 30 knots.

4 day stay at the San Jaun Island's most beautiful spot is a good thing.

Day 4 on San Juan's most beautiful island is not a bad thing. Enjoying our slow journey.

On our way on a beautiful sunny day with those big fluffy clouds and intermittent showers. A special message to our dear friend and author of the Pilgrims of Blind Island Trilogy, Jim Davis: There are still mice on Blind Island claiming to be direct descendants from the Welsh Mice who originally settled in this beautiful bay. We are certain the adventures have continued.

Hi folks You have not heard from us in a while. First of all, everything is okay. But, we have had a change in plans. We are unfortunely not going to Alaska anymore and have turned around and are heading south. The decision was made with much thought and angst. Things seemed to be to unsetteld with [...]