Mike and Beth's Adventures

Our ramblings this last week have included celebrating Canada Day in Ladysmith and then returning to the shelter of Newcastle Island to wait for a weather window to cross the Strait of Georgia.  This wait lasted 4 days as the wind made a passage untenable.  On the day we departed Ladysmith we could see that an extended wind event was arriving.  Our hope was we could sneak across the Strait before it built to a nasty level.  Our hope were dashed within the first mile of poking our nose out into the Strait.  It was one of our first warm days of summer so we left the skylights in the cabin roof open.  We did close the one on the top of the vee-berth.  We could see white caps out in the Strait, but thought we could use a technique where we pick up our speed and skim along their tops.  Wrong!  Didn't work this time.  The wave height and interval resulted in Amy Marie burying her bow and sending water over the top of the cabin, creating a love...

Lund, end of highway 101.  To travel further north you must take a float plane or travel by boat.  It is a small town, in a classic Pacific Northwest cove, that exudes charm.  For years it has been known as the home of Nancy's Bakery.  Nancy has retired.  Many of their items are still wonderful, but the cinnamon buns now are ordinary rather than extraordinary.  It is still extremely popular, and they moved a lot of product while we waited to place our order.  So, yes, it deserves a visit.   Lund is proud of its status as the northern anchor point for Hwy 101.   Multiple signs direct you to this point.  In case you need assistance finding the start/end of Hwy 101. This cairn marks Mile Zero of Hwy 101 A striking carved wood sculpture of orcas is located just above the high tide line. A waterwheel, which turned a generator to provide power is preserved near the marina A shoreside Totem adds its charm to the waterfront A large res...