Let’s deal with the bear who is not in the room first. Our last visit to the Broughtons was later in the season after the salmonberries were mostly gone. We spotted bears at low tide turning over rocks looking for something to eat. On this visit, berry season is in full swing. Some suspect that the bears are hanging out in the forest stuffing themselves with berries and, perhaps, the occasional inattentive toy poodle.
Are we sad to miss the bears? Yeah. Did it ruin our trip? Not at all. We saw uncounted eagles and porpoises, a handful of orcas, and curious seals. Mostly, we saw magnificent scenery, often in complete silence. What’s not to like?
Here are photos taken during our cruise from Turnbull Cove to Viner Sound.
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This is Viner Sound. We were the only ones there; human or ursus.
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We left early to catch the ebb tide for our return to Lagoon Cove.
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Tomorrow we leave Lagoon Cove and transit the Johnstone Strait; the first “gate” on our homeward journey. By staying in the Strait longer, we will avoid Whirlpool and Green Point rapids but will encounter the tide rips in Race Passage instead.
Michael Barnes
July 13, 2024 — 12:16 am
Thank you for the beautiful updates! Sorry no bears. Perhaps they are powdering their noses–or even having one of their picnics. (Oh no, I’ve contracted a musical ear-worm!)
Avoid Rapids, Whirlpools, and Tide Rips, please. And Bears! Thank you! Love, MEB
Joe
July 13, 2024 — 4:43 am
Nice Steve. Once again find myself coveting Thy neighbor’s Ass, or Ox or whatever. You know what I mean😻
Darrell
July 13, 2024 — 10:07 am
Do you think the bears are deliberately avoiding you? Next time you might want to bring along a box of Toy Poodles as a peace offering.
George Pilant
July 13, 2024 — 11:37 am
Tranquil. Especially liked the Cupcake islands. Cool place to be.
Alison Shaw
July 13, 2024 — 12:20 pm
The bears are hanging out with us on the golf course. See Mary Anne’s FB for video.
Wendy Russo
July 13, 2024 — 1:56 pm
I am so jealous of your amazing trip. Sorry no bears but maybe next time. Keep up the blog. Great reading for your overheated landlocked friends.