Ganges is paradise to those enjoying splurge on more books, increasing a wardrobe, hardware for home and boat, Thrifty Foods, ice cream parlors art galleries and even a couple of shops directed to those knee high to their parents. To those who enjoy treasure hunting at thrift stores, I scored with a bag full of great deals. Pat picked up several new books and turned in five for $’s. Fresh silver salmon and snapper caught by local fishermen are sitting in the refrigerator along with Italian parsley and basil. A cook’s delight to work with!
Advice for those who have not ventured to Canadian Gulf Islands, based on our experience, will drop in to register at Bedwell, BC and then head straight up to Ganges. It is a wonderful place to stockpile in all ways physically as well as spiritually (for the artists and heavy readers).
Tomorrow we will head out to Pirate’s Cove or Montague Harbor. Both have great memories for Pat when he would come up here when his children were young. Pirate’s Cove is special to me for I had an epiphany or transition where I came to terms with cruising last year. Honestly, I could use that shot in the arm again! I struggle with just letting go of home and being the wanderer with less to do. Yes, even with all my projects I brought along. I will write more on this at a later date, under the heading “The Zen of Cruising”. Now it’s time to prepare the salmon for the barbeque and start cooking corn on the cob.
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