Settling in at Hadyn Turner was a good idea, I headed to to get the remaining cash to pay for my site and have some food. I ate at Blacktail in Queen Charlotte - the halibut was really good! Linds walked by in search of coffee just after I ordered so we had our last goodbye before she headed out to Gwaii Haanas.
When I returned to my campsite I met Joe sitting on a bench - he's a local musician on his bicycle, we chatted at the waterfront for a bit before going our separate ways. He was an interesting individual. Had been working on music for over 20 years, had tried other things, but that is his chosen trade. He seemed both down and optimistic about the prospect of being able to make a living making music. He played me a song before he left - it was unique a some rough transitions from one style to the next, but enjoyable. He's working on playing 2 parts at once, so I think that makes it harder.
Back at my site I met 3 people, Mark, Ward & Afra (?) travelling from the Netherlands who'd just returned from 5 days camping by kayak. Their trip sounded awesome. Bears and eagles galore minding their own business - hunting and foraging close by. They shared their beer and we chatted until well into the evening.
I woke late Thursday - about 1000, had coffee oatmeal and packed up camp. Dry for once! I headed west on a logging road in search of some trails and nearly immediately came across Kagan Beach area - there were multiple campers and trucks about. Toni approached me and invited me to dinner that evening - they had heaps of crab, octopus, oysters & other delicious seafood goodies.
I walked a ways down the beach, far enough for some privacy and changed into my bathers. I didn't really swim, but I dipped! It was a beautiful day, finally. I hurried back as the tide was coming in and I didn't want to get trapped on the beach. As it stood, I had to go inland to cross a river as it was too deep at the mouth for me to walk and I had my camera with me.
Back at the camp I watched and helped prelate the crab for dinner and shared the meal with 10 or so other travellers and one local. The local, Allie, is a nurse in town and lives in a camper on her truck - she has a small motorbike on the front but it's not Street legal and she doesn't have her license. Hopefully one day!
From there I headed to the ferry. I wanted to venture out to Yakoun Lake, but wasn't sure of the roads and didn't want to put myself in a position I couldn't get out of, especially with the ferry to catch. It was so close though! I regret not going. It's one of those things I find harder travelling alone, especially by motorbike.
They say once one visits the island, they will return....
crab feast looks tasty!
ReplyDeleteSooo good! So much food!
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