2010 Trip 3 - Pacific Swift

Early in the afternoon the dense fog finally lifted as we closed land
off the north coast of Queen Charlotte Strait. We were able to set sail
and make our way up Wells Channel to Carriden Bay. We seem to be blessed
with an abundance of beautiful anchorages of late and today´s is no
exception. The bay is secluded, calm and framed by steep wooded hills
now bearing the tired and weathered countenance of the north coast.
Ospreys and eagles sweep and soar overhead occasionally swooping down
for their supper. The view beyond the bay is composed of overlapping
islands, hills and mountains culminating in a tri-pointed summit that is
the best selling feature of this anchorage.  We mounted an expotition to
explore a creek in hopes of finding the lake at it´s head.  The creek
was nestled in dense temperate rain forest with vivid greens and patient
cedars. We were unsuccessful in our quest for the lake but everyone
enjoyed the element of adventure and the scenery. The return to the
Swift was...swift, as the scent and promise of roast beef dinner lured
us back home. Today is ship Sunday and after the yorkshires and mashies
are polished off we will conclude the day with a simple service.