Wednesday 5 November 2014

Surprise Visit to Canada



Mt Baker as seen from our home waters in Sidney BC!


Family and friends are by now very accustomed to the ever-changing plans of Picara's crew - in late June, with winter weather bearing down on our planned passage to Fiji and a job offer for Mike thrown into the mix, we did a 180 and went home for a few months' working visit. And we were glad we did: the best Canadian West Coast summer either of us remember, plus an awesome time with the folks and the buddies.

Rafted up in Fulford Harbour

Harvesting apples
So lucky to have good boating friends








Family BBQs and wild salmon galore...

West coast surfing for Mike


Good times on SSI

Hiking day, rain or shine for my folks
Chilling in Pat Bay


At the Ocean Discovery centre where Mike's awesome nephews volunteer

"Teak Bird" - the summer project at Abernethy & Gaudin Boatbuilders