Are you sick of my holiday photo’s yet? This blog is like your great-Aunties slide show … only worse, because this goes on for STINKIN’ days. Sheesh! You’d think I’d never seen an ocean or taken a vacation before.

Sorry! This beach was so fanfrickentastic, I HAVE to share. It wouldn’t be right not to.

It went on for miles and miles and miles. There wasn’t another soul to be seen. This is Yakan Pt. North Beach, Queen Charlotte Islands.

It wasn’t just deserted, because it’s remote location; it’s also part of an Indian Reserve that doesn’t allow trespassers. Unfortunately, we missed that BIG RED BOLD lettered sign directly in front of our parking spot, because Mr. MK and I were busy fighting (:( Sigh). Thankfully, we weren’t discovered and kicked off the beach. We felt pretty stupid, when we got back to the car though!

Yakan Pt. is where I found this pretty little starfish.

Apparently, it’s also the spot where Gilligan, the skipper et al. were stranded – HA. It makes for a pretty picture though.

The kids had a great time too! Due to the fact that it was only about 15c (60f). We went to the beached unprepared to swim. That didn’t last long! I think Lizzy is already down to her underwear in this picture.

The REAL fun started when some genius (psst. it’s the same guy who parked next to the NO TRESPASSING sign) decided to bury his son with 30lbs of wet sand. Remember, we have no swimsuits … no dry clothes. I have to say it, “HELLO McFLY”!

Of course Georgia had to throw on her handful of sand …

It’s too bad she threw it on his face.

Don’t worry Sam, I’ll get it off!

Way to go Lizzy … sandy water! Sorry son, mom can’t help … I’m taking pictures.

Dad to the rescue (don’t forget … he started it all).

Ah … that’s better!

Much better!

Come on Sam, I’ll help you wash off!

All’s well that ends well.

MK xo
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Yikes this title dates me! ‘Back to the Future’ came out in the early 80’s and I’m still saying, “HELLO McFly!” I’m definitely going to have to stop that. BUT, hey I finally get to an internet cafe and I leave all my images (in camera) with Mr. MK who is on a long 10 km hike with Sam and Lizzy. Georgia’s feet are infected and sore, sore, sore. That leaves me @ home with the invalid. We couldn’t get to a dr today without ferry’s and a long drive, so I took pictures of her feet to a vet. HA … no one can acuse me of being over protective. Needless to say, problem solved.

We’re having a great time, beach combing, crabbing, hiking, eating, it’s a faboulous place. I had the best series of pictures to share. Next time, I guess.

Tomorrow we’re taking a zodiak boat excursion to some hot springs. They’re in the Gwaii Hanaas National Park (National Geographic named it the best park on earth!!). We were actually suposed to go yesterday, but a huge storm (20 foot waves), kept us on dry land. I am really hoping we see whales. We’ve delayed heading home an extra day to take this tour.

Will check in again soon.

MK xo

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We’ve had a great couple of days.

Hiking, beach combing, ferry riding and even a bit of shopping.

We’ve just had the MOST delicious home-made soup and bread lunch @ the Haida Rose Cafe in Old Masset, Queen Charlotte Islands.

Don’t let the exterior fool you. The cinnamon buns alone are worth the 2000 km journey.

The whole family is waiting for me … we’re going crabbing! Hopefully, we catch our supper.

Will check in again soon.

MK xo

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1 Bear (see photo below)
1 Bald Eagle (I’m too slow)

We arrived in Prince Rupert about 9 p.m., very anxious after 800km of driving to spend the night at the cool little inn that I booked. Unfortunately, the closest we got to our room was down the block. A natural gas leak meant that the road was closed off and the entire city block had been evacuated. That was about the time that Georgia peed her pants. I too wanted to pee my pants! Poor kids and poor parents who have to waste precious vacation time dismantling and laundering the carseat.

SO disappointed … but, what can you do? (Disappointed about the accommodations not the PEE).

We’re now squashed in a small room (with a harbour view) and I am praying our funky little inn is up and running tomorrow.

Prince Rupert is not the end point for our journey. Lace is the winner (of exactly what … I am not sure). We are on our way to the Queen Charlotte Islands. I can’t wait.

Well actually I can wait. Prince Rupert looks fantastic. The scenery is breath taking and it’s full of funky little shops, historic buildings. Tomorrow should be a fun day. NO CAR!

Here are some highlights from today’s trip.

Great scenery in Moricetown.

Another shot in Moricetown.

Finally, a shot that isn’t blurry.

Totem at the ‘Ksan Heritage Village in Hazelton.

MK xo
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