Saturday, September 07, 2013

September 3 2013 - Port Harvey to Blind Channel, 9/4 - Thurston Anchorage - 9/5 - Campbell River - 9/6 - 9/8 - Gorge Harbor.

We felt fortunate that we did not encounter debris from the landslides as it had not hit Johnstone Strait during our passage.

We pulled into fog enshrouded Blind Channel off of Johnstone Strait.

It was good to see the familar Blind Channel Marina.

We had missed having dinner in their lovely dining room by one day.

Docked next to Seventh Heaven was another familiar image.
Marine Link ToursAurora Explorer
http://www.marinelinktours.com/


As advertised on their website, there are a total of 12 passengers plus crew.
We had seen the Aurora in the Broughtons a few years age.
The passengers raved about the food and the experience:
Embark upon an "Adventure of a Lifetime" aboard a 135-foot working freight boat - the MV Aurora Explorer, transporting a wide variety of freight throughout the inland waterways along BC's beautiful & remote central coastline. Enjoy the uniqueness of small group cruising, discovering new friends, savouring fantastic cuisine & witnessing spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife & marine life. Observe activity on the freight deck, pour over charts and mingle with the captain & crew in the wheelhouse, or from the cozy viewing lounges explore the nautical & historical library describing the early explorers, settlers & native populations of the regionall pleasures of cruising aboard the Aurora Explorer.



The water in Blind Channel is crystal clear and a beautiful Azure Color.
Since the Blind  Channel  Restaurant was closed for the season, I whipped up:
Chicken Breast
Mixed Green Salad
and Peas.
We will depart at 10 AM to Thurston Anchorage off of Discovery Passage for the night.
  The next morning we will navigate Seymour Narrows and then off to Campbell River.

THANK YOU !
Campbell River Casino

We spent the night at Discovery Marina and had dinner at the local Casino.
It was my lucky day!


In the morning we departed Campbell River for Gorge Harbor.

It is one of our favorite places.

We enjoyed the beautiful grounds, swimming pool and hot tub.

We had White Spot Prawns for Hors d'oeurves and dinner at the
Öld Floathouse Restaurant with some new friends we met on the dock. 
Our dock mates have a beautiful young male Swiss Mountain Dog
named "Cade""

In the morning I baked Croissants for Breakfast.
We will spend anouther night at Gorge!




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