Last year this was our northernmost point. Wow, we went so much further this year!!!

We love this spot, so we might stay here for a few days. There’s also a gale warning out in Johnstone strait, so staying put in a protected anchorage is a sound move.

I cut up my reishi mushroom and put it in on deck to dry. I’ll be moving it around (in and out of the boat) for several days until it’s dry.

Then I made us margaritas and we played some card games. I won at Skipbo and Brian won at Cribbage. We played on our new mini crib board we got in Nanaimo art walk in the beginning of our trip. It’s perfect for the boat!

Then we went for a hike with Maui, and helped a guy on shore get to his dinghy. The shore is very shallow here and the tide comes up fast. He would have needed to swim a good bit to get to his dinghy, so we just taxied him to his dinghy. This happens to a lot of people here.

Packers had their first pre-season game today, so Brian figured out how to stream the game, and we enjoyed it with dinner, except the pack didn’t look too good.

Weekend days when we aren’t traveling the whole time are our favorite!! We get to spend time together. Weekdays we honestly don’t spend quality time together. Brian focuses really hard on work all day, and I focus on driving and everything else that needs to get done.

Happy Saturday!! <3

View from the cockpit of SV Yahara arriving at Octopus Islands anchorage with mountains and calm water

Maui the dog standing on the cockpit seat looking out at the calm water and islands at Octopus Islands

Sliced reishi mushroom laid out to dry on the foredeck of SV Yahara with mountains in the background

Reishi mushroom being sliced on a cutting board in the galley, showing the glossy red cap and tan interior

Margarita supplies lined up on the galley counter: tequila, Fever-Tree mix, Cointreau, and stainless steel cups

Brian playing Skip-Bo at the saloon table with Maui watching from the settee on a lazy Saturday

Mini wooden cribbage board from Nanaimo art walk with orca-themed playing cards on the saloon table

Rachel, Brian, and Maui selfie in the dinghy during golden hour at Octopus Islands

Massive moss-covered stump in the old-growth forest during a hike at Octopus Islands

SV Yahara at anchor under a clear blue sky at Octopus Islands with forested mountains behind

Brian eating dinner below deck while streaming the Packers preseason game on his laptop