No amount of rethinking our plans to winter in Sidney, B.C. will avail us. We’re here. We are committed to weathering through the next four-to-five months, no holds barred. And we are determined to make the best of it. Friday evening, Barbara and her husband Gerry came to dinner on-board Last Resort. Barbara faithfully operates a boater’s net on HAM radio every morning, rain or shine, year-round and seven days a week. It’s a very caring act of love as there’s nothing so reassuring when you head out into uncharted-to-you waters, as feeling that someone on terra firma is tracking your progress. Dick and I were grateful she was there as we headed up the Inside Passage this past summer. Once in Alaska, we lost her signal and were so happy to hear her again when we returned to Prince Rupert.
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This mural at False Creek Yacht Club gives a taste of the artistic flavor of the Island.
Clear Water
Beyond Vancouver Island's sunny shore, you can see the clouds just waiting for their chance to move back in!
Winter Sunrise in Sidney
I'm up in time to catch this sunrise as seen from the cockpit of Last Resort as we are moored in Port Sidney Marina. It's great to be getting out on the water, again!
Crazy Sidney Sailors
Forgive the poor quality of my cell phone's camera, but thought you'd like to see these sailors racing in 25-35-knot winds!
Sidney Wall Mural
Sidney's landmark wall mural at the corner of Beacon and Resthaven Drive depicts 10 native Salish paddlers escaping a storm. This street art is called 'Nil/Tu,o' which means in the Salish language 'In the beginning'.
View From Sidney Fishing Pier
On days like this, Robin Williams might cheer you up. Click on the photo for a link.
Snow can be seen on the hill behind our slip at Port Sidney Marina.
Happy Holidays!
Living in transit means it's hard to exchange Christmas cards. So, please accept my best wishes for the Holiday Season.
Granville Island
Liz Gregory's cool island houseboat community was adorable.
Fabulous Vancouver
Dick's photo of this fabulous city is my new favorite! By the way, Dick has updated our log with our trip from Ensenada to Alaska on www.voyagesoflastresort.com.
BC Ferry
This reminds us that Vancouver will host the Winter Olympics in 2010.
The Strait of Georgia
Looking eastward to Vancouver
Amazing Canadian Coast Guard ACV
Dick caught this hovercraft doing 27 knots!
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