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 Aqua Chautauqua Journal Episode Ten Tour’s End

Port Angeles, Washington, USA

I suppose there is no way to end this episodic saga of the New Old Time Chautauqua Eau Canada Tour without mentioning sausages. Honestly, I’ve been trying to avoid it, but then…

Saturna Island, Salish Sea, BC, Canada

By the time the tour reaches Saturna Island, the cartilage in my left knee is screaming at me like a spoiled child.

“I want to go home!” she cries.

I can feel her pain. Literally she has been keeping me up at…

Miner’s Bay, Mayne Island, BC Canada

At this time of year, in the dry of August, there are no campfires allowed on any of the Gulf Coast Islands of British Colombia. A wildfire on any of the islands could be catastrophic. There are limited local firefighting facilities, any assistance would have…

Aqua Chautauqua Eau Canada Journal

Episode Seven

Aboard “Merlita” Galiano Island to Mayne Island

Aqua Chautauqua Journal

Episode Six

Galiano Island, BC, Canada

The Slug Queen wants to show us her new house.

It has been a very long day. I have made multiple ferry crossings to drive here from Salt Spring Island and Our British Friend has been on…

Salt Spring Island, BC Canada

She/he/they do not want me to use they’s name in this chronicle so I will only refer to they as The Old Professor. Some folks don't appreciate the notoriety of 25 likes on Facebook. It’s only fair that I respect the Professor’s privacy.

The Old Professor is…

Namaste Farm, Gabriola Island, BC, Canada

Unlike the perceived safety of a roller-coaster-ride there is no real way to tell when the Chautauqua tour hits bottom.

I can promise you dear reader that it is coming, but for now, leaving Port Alberni, we are experiencing a low ebb that only SEEMS like the floor beneath our face-plant.

You know what a face-plant…