OLIVER COVE TO KLEMTU JULY 10TH

We basked in the wonderful sunlight after days of rain and clouds. Upon our departure from Oliver Cove Forever and Ever experienced some mechanical problems. With Gary's excellent skills he was able to repair the problem and in a couple of hours we were underway. We motored along Princess Royale Island hoping to see the sacred "Spirit Bear". This is the only place in the world where one can be seen. Puffy white clouds filled the sky forming imaginary mythical creatures and cherubic faces. The air was crisp and the water sparkled like a million diamonds under the white sun. It was a magical day. We entered the channel leading to Klemtu. The new cedar longhouse appeared as we passed the BC Ferry that arrives bi-weekly to bring visitors and supplies to the village. After docking the boats we spoke with Francis,an elder in the Kitasoo community who invited us to the new tribal longhouse where he shared wonderful legends and told us of the history of his tribe. He entertained us with stories, one in particular was why the raven walks as he does. I will never be able to look at a raven without thinking of this charming man. Arron, a young Kitasoo boy joined us and shared his stories of the Potlatches that are held in the longhouse. It was a wonderful experience. I later visited with a talented lady elder who wove traditional cedar baskets. She was grateful for my purchase of two lovely baskets and mentioned that she would now be able to go grocery shopping.