As I predicted last evening, the air was fresh and as we left Nanaimo at 7 AM the air was permeated with the smell of freshly cut lumber, lots of it. The only swells on the water were those made by the ferries. If you saw them, you may wonder why the wake is not larger; these vehicles are so large, and by their appearance one would wonder how they stay afloat; lots of lead in their keel so says Pat. The area was virtually void of boats when we left so it allowed me to pay attention to the details of the new day. The sun was hidden behind a veneer of clouds, working hard to burn them away. A lot of effort was needed to warm the air, which was hinting at the new season, fall. A small quantity of seabirds skimmed the water, in groups of three to five. One could become very tired simply by watching them work at flying for their wings motion was very rapid- rather frantic looking!
Once we were well out in the bay, we looked astern and a contingency of other boats were lined in a row, about fifteen minutes behind us. Many were powerboats so you know that they would catch up any time they pushed the throttle forward. We actually slowed down as to not arrive at the rapids at Dodds Narrow too early. As it was, we did go through about twenty minutes before slack. Pat had fun running with the two extra knots the water was still pushing out this narrow channel.
A majority of those heading southbound at the same time as we, veered starboard towards Ladysmith, BC. We pulled out Waggoner’s Guide and perhaps it will be a place to explore on our next journey north. We are interested in revisiting Chemanius. Last year we saw the live production, Joan of Arc and we are curious and ready to have the culture of a play at this point of time. We now have tickets to see A Woman Wearing Black tomorrow night for tonight’s auditorium is sold out.
As was with Nanaimo, the town is quiet with few tourists. We hit our favorite used bookstore/coffee shop. We donated six read books and in return added three new ones to our library. I keep myself busy with knitting and writing this blog so have just read five books thus far. Pat, well, let’s say has read quite a collection, I have lost track as to the number. The important aspect to remember is that we both are content.
Once we were well out in the bay, we looked astern and a contingency of other boats were lined in a row, about fifteen minutes behind us. Many were powerboats so you know that they would catch up any time they pushed the throttle forward. We actually slowed down as to not arrive at the rapids at Dodds Narrow too early. As it was, we did go through about twenty minutes before slack. Pat had fun running with the two extra knots the water was still pushing out this narrow channel.
A majority of those heading southbound at the same time as we, veered starboard towards Ladysmith, BC. We pulled out Waggoner’s Guide and perhaps it will be a place to explore on our next journey north. We are interested in revisiting Chemanius. Last year we saw the live production, Joan of Arc and we are curious and ready to have the culture of a play at this point of time. We now have tickets to see A Woman Wearing Black tomorrow night for tonight’s auditorium is sold out.
As was with Nanaimo, the town is quiet with few tourists. We hit our favorite used bookstore/coffee shop. We donated six read books and in return added three new ones to our library. I keep myself busy with knitting and writing this blog so have just read five books thus far. Pat, well, let’s say has read quite a collection, I have lost track as to the number. The important aspect to remember is that we both are content.
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We just returned from 5 days at Whistler Village, enjoying walks in the high country, a rainforest canopy walk and visit to a new First Nation museum. Hugs,Jean