Layday in Nanaimo

Before pushing north toward Alaska, today was all about chores and a little creative packing. First up: rinse the salt off the boat, do laundry, and top off the freshwater tanks. With that squared away, we made a supply run for tomorrow’s dinner — a rotisserie chicken and a side — but the main event was our pickup at Nesvog Meats.

With the freezers already stuffed to the gills, finding room for the new bounty was like playing a game of galley Tetris. I converted a drawer of our Vitrifrigo fridge into extra freezer space. Miraculously, it all fit — but we’re officially maxed out. Time to move on!

lunch was, of course at Penny’s palapa

Both the pulled pork nachos , show above, and the halabut tacos are highy recommended

after lunch, a stroll on the harbour promanade and a mini-concert

The day wrapped with another spectacular sunset over Nanaimo Harbour. Tomorrow’s forecast promises lighter winds and calmer seas — perfect timing to get back underway.

another beautiful sunst in Nanaimo Harbour