Last of the Year December 31, 2012

Never totally believe the weather forecast ... always have plan B and sometimes Plan C is necessary. Today was such ... forecast for rain and wind. Well, at the last minute as the weather looked wonderful, a few of us took off, not far, to do the Honna Loop. Just had to clear out the cobwebs of 2012! Perhaps this isn't the most exciting walk, along the logging road but it was beautiful today ... we headed northward first which meant we came around to the west and down onto the beaches, where the sun's warmth and brilliance was really enjoyed.

Only one vehicle was noticed and they too were hiking in the area.

Unfortunately, both stops we made on the beaches were marred by the disrespectful people who left deer carcasses at these spots which were developed for people to enjoy without, mess, from decaying animals, or danger, from bringing bears into the area!

Perhaps between Conservation and the Village a "single place" could be developed where people could take deer carcasses to be disposed... instead of them being abandoned everywhere.

2012 Boxing Day Hotdog Roast at Gray Bay

2 loaded cars crossed on the 10:00 ferry heading to Gray Bay ... this time it was decided that we would head to Secret Cove first as so often when we left it to the end we would miss it when rushing to the ferry.

So straight to the Secret Cove turn off, then through the woods and down to the beach ... with the high-ish tide and the crashing waves, yet no wind - it felt like the healthiest place in the world! After checking out the beaches, for fresh shells; the woods for newly downed trees, and the cliff for lost shells ... we headed to Gray Bay for Hot dogs!

The men got the fire going, we don't usually have the luxury of a chainsaw, so very quickly with the dry kindling, a nice crackling fire was blazing ... the ladies headed to the beach for some photos and combing!

Lunch was the usual feast, 3 kinds of dogs with all the trimmings, 2 kinds of homemade buns, chips, chocolate and a couple of desserts, along with a variety of drinks.

We did run into snow at the turn off to Gray Bay and we did run into another family enjoying the area. When deciding which ferry to take home one car decided to take in the Spit to see if they could spot some Owls ... but no owls today!

Great trip as usual, lots of fresh air, delicious food, and beach combed loot.