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| Octopus Islands to Walkem Islands: 16.9 nautical miles |
I was brave and paddled through the
Upper Okisollo Rapids 40 minutes before slack. There are many fish
farms around the North end of Quadra Island and abundant logging
activity as well. This area has large populations of Urchins,
Chitons and Limpits and less of the Barnacles I am more familiar
with. I think it is the result of the stronger currents here.
At lunch, I found a Salmon Berry patch
and had a feast while being mindful for any Bears in the area. I
paddled against the current all along Johnstone Strait, staying close
to the shoreline and seeking out back eddies.
Late in the afternoon, I took a break
on East Thurlow Island and made myself a snack by steaming some
Oysters in their shells beside a small fire. After getting back on
the water thunder clouds appeared and I heard lightening in the
distance, so I made camp in the Walkem Islands. I have only a short
way to go tomorrow because the currents aren't working in my favor
and I will be blocked by the Green Point Rapids.
It is beautiful here despite all the
industrial activity and easy to imagine how awe-inspiring it would be
in a pristine state. The currents are giving it an adversarial feel
for me.
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