June 5 Port Hardy...a haven from the storm

Slept soundly last night knowing we were savely tied to the dck in this charming fishing town on the north end of Vancouver Island. Did not realize how exhausted we were from our long day of adventure yesterday...until our heads hit the pillow.

Leisurely breakfast at the local motel diner with a view of the harbor mellowed it all out this morning. Even the large imature eagle perched atop the local lookout gazebo is staying put today. Gary just walked by and informed e that the gale force winds will continue today so we are staying put till tomorrow AM. Want just the right conditions for the passage of open sea that is ahead of us...guess there is good reason why they call it "Cape Caution"!

Walked into a little marine/hardware store next to the cafe this morning and found a copy (actually several) of the Ports and Passages tide & current books that everyone south of here were totally sold out on...score one for my off the wall shopping super sleuthing!

Gary is working at washing the thick layer of salt off the exterior of the boat...we really busted some big ones last night! I do have to say that both the boat and it's occupants handled it very well. They don't call the Nordic Tugs a "wet" boat for nothing...she rides low in the water an really cuts through the waves.

I am busy drying out some towels that got wet but once the dryer finishes I will have the rest of the day to explore,read, stitch and maybe even nap!

I could get used to this adventureous life of leisure.

Later...
Linda

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