Rained in on the Wet Coast at last!

Since Kelcy and Shane arrived, there was lots to do, and we never got around to adding to the Blog. So here ia an update..........albeit without photos yet, as our internet connection can't handle larger files (satellite connection). We departed Comox on Thursday, and sailed across the Strait of Georgia to the mainland side of the strait, and turned north to anchor in a little bay in the Copeland Islands. Managed to catch a bucket of prawns for the next few dinners, too. Nobody getting seasick, which is a good thing. The following day we motored, then sailed, into Desolation Sound, to Tenedos Bay, where we managed to load up on fresh oysters (not many prawns, though). The weather continued to hold bright and sunny throughout. Next on to a small community (11 people) with a dock and a store - Refuge Cove - which is where our friends John and Janet live on a float home. We had a nice visit with them, and managed to kill a bit of wine and rum, and had a deck party, with a fire and all. Next morning it started clouding over a bit, but still pleasant, and we managed to time our passage through " Hole in the Wall " , a fast-running piece of water when the tide is running. We anchored in the Octopus Islands, exploring the area by dinghy and by foot ( a short hike across a peninsula) and tried (to no avail) to catch some crabs. We spent that day and yesterday (Monday 17 May) there, before leaving early this morning (again to catch the tide at the right time), and motor-sailing out into Johnstone Strait, and then into Mayne Passage, where we are now tied up at Blind Channel Resort (a small resort with fuel dock and mini-store). Also a chance to catch up on a bit of internet. Even managed to skype out for a couple of quick phonecalls, as there is no cell coverage here. The rain has started in earnest now, and will likely continue with moderate rain for a few days, so the crew may now finally find out about the cause of rainforests!