Even if I won a gazillion dollars, I like to believe I’d never take a conventional cruise ship trip. I know the pleasures of the buffet would prove too enticing (I can resist anything except temptation), and my good resolutions about using the shipboard gym would evaporate by the third day. I’d finish any such passive journey bloated and restless.
The great thing about a kayak cruise is that it lets you eat and sleep like royalty, while guaranteeing you get lots of fresh air and exercise.
I’ve just finished such a voyage with one old friend and a couple of new ones. Over several days, we paddled leisurely from the Northwest corner of Flores Island back to Tofino.
A few photos from my trip album:
Cooking on the beach under the MEC Guide’s Tarp
Valet Kayak Parking. At Cow Bay, a kind group from Outward Bound volunteered to carry our loaded kayaks up the long, low-tide beach, saving us multiple portages. We gave them cookies as thanks.
By the light of the setting sun, Ron readies his rod for the morrow’s fishing.
Freshly picked Morel mushrooms, fried in butter and served on Raincoast Crisps
A whale blows just off our campsite at Cow Bay.
Putting the “sail” in kayak sailor. Three out of the four of us had sails. We occasionally took pity on the fourth and rafted up with him to share the wind’s free ride.
Catface Mountain floats above the sea fog. The perspective makes it look a few feet high, but the tallest peak is nearly a thousand metres. Incredibly, one company may try to put an open-face mine on this landmark. Visit http://focs.ca/campaigns/sacredground/ for more information.
And a bit of whale footage:
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