We returned to Campbell River to drop off Kathleen and Richard. It was a short journey… We had so much fun playing with them…dressed like true boaters!

The decision has been made to haul the boat in Seattle and prepare her for the trip south. Tim and Chuck are talking about which spot and when. Once a decision is made, we will make plans to fly home.

We are staying the night on the dock…I can smell it…yep, plain as can be….

Today we are going to a friend’s cabin here. They have a mooring ball that will hold a 75’ boat! Perfect. The short trip to Okeover Inlet was pleasant. Find the tree house and you are there – the directions said.

Look at that tree house!
The neighbors (David and Sari, also their caretakers) came out to greet us as the dinghy got to the Devoe’s dock.
David took was through his gardens that he has planted. There are about 3+ acres that he has planted with rhododendrons. He orders them from a special nursery – alas they were not blooming. I invited myself back, not being shy. A week either side of May 20th next year! I would love to see this garden in bloom.

Karlyn and Chuck went by dinghy to the Laughing Oyster for lunch and Kathleen, Richard, Kelley and myself walked. We sat outside at the restaurant. Very enjoyable!
The four of them took the dinghy back to the boat and Kelley and I walked back. When we got to the Devoe’s Karlyn and Chuck were picking blackberries (as they had before lunch). We joined them and added to the large container already in progress.
There were sacrifices made! Thorns and stains….

Karlyn made a blackberry pie! Delicious!

Haircuts! It had been 2 months since mine was cut. I was pleased how nicely it had grown out, but really! The four of us got cuts, trims and color! And then there were oysters.

Tim had spoken to a friend there and he said that his boat went and gathered oysters from the beach and that they were delicious and safe. Kelley, Chuck and Richard went oyster picking. There will be barbequed oysters for appetizers! (for those that want them)
Once the “salon” closed we worked our way into Desolation Sound to Prideaux Haven. This is a beautiful place to anchor and was very popular. Orcas! Hunting! What a thrill to stop and watch them for a bit. They came so close to the boat.

After getting anchored, it was time for a safe landing beer!

Then into the dinghy to tour the harbor. There were so many nooks and crannies and each had boats anchored and people playing.

Having the sun sure improves one’s attitude.
Cocktails and Oysters!

We bid farewell to Dent Island. Great location. Delicious food. Friends. What could be better?
We were the first to leave, the 3 Grand Banks holding our friends followed us out to the rapids…

We are off to Campbell River to pick up Kathleen and her friend Richard. Kathleen is Karlyn’s hairdresser…we are all getting our hair cut. We had a quick lunch at Moxie’s on the dock and then Kathleen and Richard arrived.

We then untied and headed off to Gorge Harbor.
This was a popular spot. Once anchored, we took a dinghy tour of the harbor and then back to the boat for dinner.

After dinner we walked around the resort.