Russell Island Morning
20 August 2012
Glenn
We found ourselves alone for the weekend and headed over to nearby Russell Island. There is a small anchorage on the north side for about a dozen boats. The island is a provincial park and has an interesting history that dates back to the times of the fur trade. As the signboard at the head of the dinghy wharf says....Welcome to the Hawaiian Islands! Russell was settled by some Hawaiian natives that were brought to our shores by the Hudson Bay Company to work in one of the trading posts. They intermarried with some of our natives and the rest is history. The original house still stands and is cared for by the descendants during the summer season. The picture is just after sunrise there with just enough mist to turn it into a Kodak moment!