A couple days ago, we moved north to Maple Bay. That’s where our friends Chris and Rani – formerly of Ladybug II – live. We first met them as we criss-crossed each other cruising in the South Pacific. Now they are living back in BC planning their next adventure. In the mean time they were nice enough to host us for a couple days at their home near Maple Bay on SE Vancouver Island.
Chris and Rani met us halfway between where we were anchored on Portland Island and their home near Maple Bay.
We sailed about twenty yards apart for the hour or so it took to get to their home base. It was great catching up - we hadn't seen them for about two years.
The next day Chris had to work, but Rani took us on a 6 mile hike along the Cowichan River - a stunning river just half an hour from their house.
And during a bit of a tour of the area, guess what Ann found?
One of the high points of our visit, Chris, who has sailed around Vancouver Island as we plan to, we able to take us through the charts and point out spots not to be missed.
As always, such a great time catching up with old cruising friends. Thank you Chris and Rani for the great time!