Indeed the 14th proved to be the hottest day of the summer, so our timing for summer fun was perfect. Ryan and Holly were waiting at the Van Isle Marina dock in Sydney when we arrived, and we immediately headed back north through Sansum Narrows. The current was giving us a nice 2 – 3 knot push while everyone enjoyed watching a mama seal and her baby as well as a another large seal jumping in our wake.
Arriving at Oven Island less than three hours later we all went swimming off the rocks on the north end of the island. Even Kacey voluntarily got in for a swim. After a dinghy ride around Ladysmith Harbor with Jacob and Sean we enjoyed our dinner on the dock’s picnic table. It was just too hot on the flybridge. But the evening was magnificent, the warm still air continuing. Not even dew fell, a rare occurrence in the northwest, as we danced under the rising full moon.
The next day continued warm, but a few clouds came in. While Sean and Holly kayaked around the island, we set crab traps across the harbor. For lunch we took the dinghy into Chemanus, a little town at the south end of Ladysmith with wonderful murals painted on building walls. After lunch we wandered around the town enjoying ice cream and ice mochas.
Returning to Reflections the clouds were clearing. With the waters glassy calm and relatively warm it was a perfect day to get out the inner tube for laugh-filled rides behind the dinghy.
Even Linda went…it was a blast! 
Arriving at Oven Island less than three hours later we all went swimming off the rocks on the north end of the island. Even Kacey voluntarily got in for a swim. After a dinghy ride around Ladysmith Harbor with Jacob and Sean we enjoyed our dinner on the dock’s picnic table. It was just too hot on the flybridge. But the evening was magnificent, the warm still air continuing. Not even dew fell, a rare occurrence in the northwest, as we danced under the rising full moon.
The next day continued warm, but a few clouds came in. While Sean and Holly kayaked around the island, we set crab traps across the harbor. For lunch we took the dinghy into Chemanus, a little town at the south end of Ladysmith with wonderful murals painted on building walls. After lunch we wandered around the town enjoying ice cream and ice mochas.
Returning to Reflections the clouds were clearing. With the waters glassy calm and relatively warm it was a perfect day to get out the inner tube for laugh-filled rides behind the dinghy.
Even Linda went…it was a blast! 
Our dinner that 
evening was late enough that we were able to enjoy it on the flybridge. After dinner the beautiful full harvest moon rose above the islands. 
We were up early to another beautiful day on the 16th for the cruise back to Sydney. Once docked at Van Isle Nat, Ryan and the boys washed
the 
boat while Holly and I bought some supplies in town. Then all went off in the dinghy for another fun afternoon digging in the sand and lying on the beach at Sydney Spit Marine Park. That evening we enjoyed clam linguine on the flybridge. 
It’s now the morning of the 17th and we’ve just said our goodbyes to the kids as they begin their long drive back to Salem. We’ll head out soon to meet up with Mirage in Tod Inlet, hopefully after I upload blog and pics. I must say it’s with a mixture of sadness and relief that we said those goodbyes.
evening was late enough that we were able to enjoy it on the flybridge. After dinner the beautiful full harvest moon rose above the islands. 
We were up early to another beautiful day on the 16th for the cruise back to Sydney. Once docked at Van Isle Nat, Ryan and the boys washed
the 
boat while Holly and I bought some supplies in town. Then all went off in the dinghy for another fun afternoon digging in the sand and lying on the beach at Sydney Spit Marine Park. That evening we enjoyed clam linguine on the flybridge. 
It’s now the morning of the 17th and we’ve just said our goodbyes to the kids as they begin their long drive back to Salem. We’ll head out soon to meet up with Mirage in Tod Inlet, hopefully after I upload blog and pics. I must say it’s with a mixture of sadness and relief that we said those goodbyes.
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