A lovely quiet day in Gibsons

We've had a lovely, quiet day here in Gibsons. We slept in and then we took the short drive from Paul's place up on the mountain down to the town of Gibsons. The town of Gibsons is famous across Canada as the place where The Beachcombers was filmed. The Beachcombers was the longest-running dramatic series ever filmed for Canadian television. Here are pictures of Molly's Reach and the Persephone for Beachcombers fans!



























We had some delicious fish and chips at a local eatery, and then we took a little hour and a half wildlife-viewing boat tour across to Keats Island.

The wildlife was all hiding, but we didn't care, because the scenery was so spectacular. (We did see a bald eagle soaring up above.)

My dad asked for some pictures of Paul's fishing operation, as well as of some of the local flora. Paul hasn't actually fished for a living since 2005, because it just isn't profitable any more for a small operation like his.
But here's a picture of his boat, the Octavia. (That's Paul and Emily standing in front of it.) And here are some pictures of the flora in his yard.


















There are wild larkspurs and berries
(these are salmon berries - first I photographed them, then I ate them), and some lovely cultivated roses.
















Paul also has some bears living on his property.
I haven't seen the bears yet, but here's a picture of the bear's calling card.














Tomorrow, Emily and I are going to take a drive up the coast, to see what's there.