Another gorgeous day in Comox……. what a stunning place to be spending time and filming. I heard rumors of a terrible summer in BC, but since I’ve been here I can count the raindrops I’ve seen. I can see why Monica & Trevor live here, they are less than 5 minutes drive from the sea and are surrounded by wonderful views of mountains and the oceans. They paddle lots, and they eat VERY well! Thanks again to them and their family for letting us use their lovely house as a base for filming and editing and looking after us so well. (and thanks to Cheri for making me breakfast and lunch every day!)

Today, I leave Comox and head north to Port Hardy where I’ll meet up with Shawna & Leon who have paddled there from their home on Orcas Island, Washington. Their friend, Seth is picking me up in a couple of hours and we’ll both join them to paddle as far as Winter Harbor. Seth will then head into Coal Harbor, and weather and time permitting I will continue with them around Brooks Peninsula until Fair Harbor. I have to be back by 18th August as I’m giving a talk in Campbell River on 19th and flying home on 2oth!! I’m delighted to be joining them on a portion of their trip around the island with the aim of going slowly enough to enjoy the surroundings. Shawna wants to stop and paint — I think I’ll stick to looking around and reading! I’m really looking forward to seeing the wild west coast & spending some time with good friends who I haven’t seen for far too long! It’s still an aim of mine to find a japanese glass ball, so maybe this will be my time!? The only drawback I can think of is that I’ll have to learn to make my own breakfast again!

Local paddler Doug Taylor, who has also made a loop of Vancouver island, has kindly lent me his SPOT device and other bit of kit. I’ve set up a shared page with a map so you can follow our progress here if you like. Or look out for new updates on the Cackle TV facebook page.

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