14/9 We spent a surprisingly comfortable night despite our cramped accommodation. Bill woke first and reappeared with cups of hot tea for the lazy heads. He watched our neighbours from Oregon paddling out of the bay at 8am and chatted to our lone neighbour who made his kayak from wood using a kit. It weighs 20kg and is beautiful. Breakfast is granola with hot milk to make a sort of flavoursome nutty porridge. It tasted all the better enjoyed sitting on the rock...

13/9 We woke at Secret Beach to Blue skies and sea views. What a beautiful spot for a camp ground. However we had a hectic morning ahead. After a breakfast of scrambled egg and avocado we packed up all the camping equipment / food / water and clothing that we would need for the next three days kayaking expedition. This was no mean feat, but we managed it and got to the marina to go if our 10am water taxi and Gord the taciturn driver impatiently waiting at 9.40...