Sometimes life gives you lemons and sometimes they are very small. Today we received a small lemon by way of the weather. Pull up a chair, relax, and let me pour you some lemonade. One of our longest day drives … Continue reading Kiwis, Seals and Pancakes
There is a long dirt road past fields of sheep along with more fields of sheep, with an occasional view of the river. A sign at the beginning suggests that campervans and larger vehicles should not travel down this road. … Continue reading Routeburn Trail
The flight to Queenstown was actually one of the best flights I have ever had. We were told by the captain that we would have to circle around for a while and what a view. We had clear skies and … Continue reading Queenstown
The next day we retraced our path out of the pool and back out into the North Channel. We would head to Little Current, a small town with gas and pump out. We had to go back through the swing … Continue reading Gore Bay
Baie Fine (pronounced Bay Fin) is a scenic 7-mile east-west running freshwater fjord that is a very popular destination and is located on the western edge of the Killarney Provincial Park. The shores are lined with a continuous range of … Continue reading Baie Fine and The Pool
Lansdowne Channel was very busy with both Commercial, chartered and private boats. Not very wide but it was a beautiful trip due to the interesting shoreline and the houses that were sporadically placed. We passed a stone quarry, and lots … Continue reading Portage Cove
You know you have arrived at the Benjamin Islands by the distinctive red rocks that make up the islands. They can be seen from quite a distance and there are a lot of them. We navigate a tricky rock area … Continue reading The Benjamins
On our first night out towards the North Channel, we had to motor as there is no measurable wind. Too bad because there is nothing like sailing at night. After a beautiful but unspectacular sunset, I take the first shift. … Continue reading The North Channel, Canada
The Traveling Squirrel 