It’s a new day and we’ve decided to stay put right here to take a break from the stress of the past couple of days and to continue to sort out the bugs.  I’m sitting in the Ladysmith Public Library where I finally have decent internet access so I’m using this time to get caught up.

When we awoke this morning, the first thing we saw was this majestic site.

Then it was off to the Old Town Bakery where we’d already gotten word that they had the best cinnamon rolls and bread anywhere.

On our way back we could smell the blackberries ripening in the sunshine

and couldn’t resist a few samples.

Then it was back to the boat where the engineers studied old manuals and pondered

and Lauren made brisket in the galley.

Ladysmith Maritime Marina is very nice.

They even have Sea Survival Rations.  We especially like the Spray dried aged cheddar cheese and the Ham flavored TVP chunks soya meat extenders.  Yummy

There are Blue Martin boxes everywhere in a successful effort to bring this particular species back from extinction.

Can you see the tiny little heads peaking out of the lower right hand nest?

There’s even a boat for Huck.

And there are these beautiful banners everywhere.

Well it sounds like “the boys” have had enough of the boat and are headed off on a hike with Lauren and the Berry Dog.  Until next time. . .