Monday, June 6, 2016 Montague Harbour

Mackenzie had her first ride in a kayak. She got into her life vest and anxiously got into the kayak.   She started with Jason but when we caught up with them by the dock, Mackenzie was with mom.  We went back to the beach and cooled down in the water.  When it was time to head back to the boat Mackenzie took grandpa’s hand and she came with us in the dinghy.  Kelli & Jason kayaked back.  We were surprised Mackenzie would leave mommy but she sat on the seat by grandpa and had a wonderful ride. 

Sunday, June 5, 2016 Bedwell Harbour to Montague Harbour - 1 ½ hours 15.2 miles

We anchored in the middle of the bay.  It is in the 80’s today and pretty humid and uncomfortable.  We went over to the marina and the guys had beer while Kelli, Mackenzie & I had ice cream.  Since it was so hot we went over to the beach to cool down after our snack.  Mackenzie & Merlin got right in the water. Soon Mackenzie was pulling everyone into the water too.  It felt wonderful.  The beach is rocky so it’s good we all had on sandals.  Mackenzie has the cutest Croc shoes.  The look like crocodiles. 

Saturday, June 4, 2016 Bedwell Harbour

We took Mackenzie over to the beach.  She and Merlin had great fun digging holes.  When we got back to the boat Merlin & Mackenzie had a wash-down on the swim platform before I would let them back in. 

Friday, June 3, 2016 Port of Sidney to Bedwell Harbour - 1 ¼ hours 11 miles

The weather is gorgeous and practically no wind.  We anchored off of the Poet’s Cove docks.  Kelli & I had a lovely afternoon at the spa.  She had a maternity massage and I had a lovley pedicure.  After our treatments we met Fred, Jason, Mackenzie & Merlin for appetizers at the pub.  It has a beautiful view.

Thursday, June 2, 2016 Port of Sidney

Today we wandered in Sidney.

Thursday, June 1, 2016 Port of Sidney & Victoria

Kelli has never been to Victoria so we spent the afternoon there.  We were surprised to see the marina in front of the Empress Hotel is almost empty.  We wonder why??  We had a lovely, but expensive, lunch at the Empress Hotel.  High tea would have cost us $75/person CAD.  A little too rich for us.  I bought Fred a Cuban cigar and Kelli a tea towel with scone recipe on it at the hotel.  As we were leaving the restaurant the waitress pointed out a $19,000 bottle of wine.  Is this place fancy or what?

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Port of Sidney

OK, we need to run to the grocery store for last minute items before the family arrives.  Fred led me into the residential area and at 3 different locations he expected to see the van, but we didn’t.  At this point I said I could have been to the market in the amount of time it is taking to find the car.  I walked the rest of the way and he arrived at the same time with the car.  After this fiasco we decided that he can pick me up and drop me off at the marina and then he can park the car anywhere he wants.  Jason, Kelli & Mackenzie (2 years old) finally arrived.  There was a little fuss because Jason’s suitcase did not arrive with the others.  Arrangements were made to have the suitcase delivered to the marina when it does arrive.  The weather is beautiful and our guests are thrilled to be on Emerald Star.