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From paddling like a dog, to walking the dog
This morning the plan to paddle to Saturna was nixed in favour of an opportunity to stay on the south side of North Pender Island in case of a visit by our Southern Resident Whales (Orcas, aka Killer Whales). They have been sighted over the past few days, so we were hopeful. Richard was all set to go at 9:30am and so we put in at Thieves Bay Marina. The water was as calm as calm could be, and the tides were reasonably inactive. ...
Pre-departure Preparations
Kate and I have been reading about China in preparation for our trip. We read The Year of Finding Memory, Red China Blues, The Rough Guide to China, Lets Go China, Eyewitness Travel: China, and Travel Around China. I am currently reading Oracle Bones and Kate is working on Midnight at the Dragon Café. ...
Victoria, Day 2 - Butchart Gardens
On our second full day in the Victoria area, we drove through the rural area of Saanich Peninsula. Our destination was Butchart Gardens, but we took some back roads to enjoy the scenery. The area has been described as similar to Provence in France, but unfortunately, the summer's unusually dry conditions had turned many of the fields brown. ...
Sailing! Yes, in the Ocean!
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 6:21am- Cabin, Log Lodge, Olympic Park, Washington Oops! Back to bed, our clocks were set to the last time zone. 7:20am- Cabin, Log Lodge, Olympic Park, Washington We wake bright and early to arrive at the Flowers' home by 9am. Otero has made us yummy smoothies, coffee, bacon (for Phil and Ben), and English muffins with jam from one of Jamie's patients. Sooooo good. I heart Jam. Fully fueled ...
Departure back to Oak Harbor, then to SeaTac
... that pod of Orca's that we wanted to look for, but were not brave enough previously! We spent a good hour watching the whales play in the water! Cathy said that they likely were pods J, K, and L, and that one of the pods recently had 2 baby whales. We took lots of pictures, and Geoff and I agreed that this was way more exciting than getting to the airport earlier for the chance to get on an earlier ...
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