Powell River

Off to Powell River today. Our goal was to reach Earl’s Cove by noon, allowing us time to see some sites along the way. First stop Roberts Creek. 

We sat down for coffee/tea and morning glory muffins. Perfect start for our road trip. Roberts Creek hasn’t changed too much since the hippies arrived some time ago. Every August they hold Creek Daze. It brings together lots of artists, musicians, second hand books sales, crafts and the Higgledy- piggledy Parade! Might have to catch that next year. 

Next stop a walk on the beach at Coopers Green Regional Park. Very quiet space but nice beach.

First selfies 

Pender Harbour seemed like a spot to grab another coffee. No luck but the thrift store was open Wednesday morning and I joined the lineup while Norm went looking for a newspaper and book store. We both had great success! 

Next stop the ferry to Saltery Bay. 

That’s our car bottom left behind the classy motorcycles!  Beautiful day for travel.

This is a view from the ferry. 

Here we are in Powell River staying with Lorraine and Glen Parkinson, Holland’s mother in law. They have a perfect view of the ocean and we even saw blow holes of passing whales today. This is the view from their front window. 

And their house, one of a pair of twins side by side on Marine Avenue — which is also Highway 101, just before this particular ribbon of blacktop hits it’s northern terminus at nearby Lund.

After dinner Norm and I went along the beach walk just across the road from their house. So warm it felt like Hawaii. 

That’s an eagle way up in the tree. We caught a bit of the setting sun as we returned home. The ferry is heading to Texada Island which is the island in the background. 

The best way to end your day is with freshly picked raspberries and blueberries and cream!