{"id":5248,"date":"2023-09-25T02:20:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T02:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/?p=5248"},"modified":"2023-09-25T02:20:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T02:20:11","slug":"blind-chanel-to-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/?p=5248","title":{"rendered":"Blind Chanel to Vancouver:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Homemade cinnamon rolls are baked each morning at the Blind Channel store.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are so popular that the marina limits boaters to two per boat.&nbsp;&nbsp;We secure our pair of tasty pastries as soon as the store opens as they sell out quickly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5249\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-768x576.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1748-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a short travel day of 31 miles to our next anchorage of Waiatt Bay in the Octopus Island Marine Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Okisollo Rapids are just before our anchorage, so we time our arrival to slack current, and they are not an issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on a small island in the marine park is a dilapidated cabin that has become an \u201cart museum\u201d where the tradition is for boaters to leave wooden driftwood with their boat name inscribed and other mementos of their trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5258\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-768x576.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1775-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We left wooden signs in both 2017, 2019, and 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We add a new piece of driftwood with Idyll Time\u2019s name to the collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5250\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-768x576.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1764-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus, we find a large patch of sea asparagus growing around the cabin.&nbsp;&nbsp;We harvest a large bag full.&nbsp;&nbsp;This will be a great addition to salads and pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-768x576.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1781-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next morning, we are at Hole in the Wall rapids at 8 AM for a transit at slack tide.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is our last rapids of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;A lone humpback whale is feeding as we exit the rapids and enter Desolation Sound.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4795.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"980\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4795.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5252\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4795.jpeg 980w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4795-300x209.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4795-768x536.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a beautiful cruise down the Strait of Georgia with calm seas.&nbsp;&nbsp;A surprising number of Humpback Whales are out feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4798.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4798-1024x818.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5253\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4798-1024x818.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4798-300x240.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4798-768x614.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4798.jpeg 1244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vancouver is our home for several days as we enjoy the big city life.&nbsp;&nbsp;We were fortunate to find a slip at Queyside Marina just steps from the trendy Yale Town district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-1024x1013.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5254\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-1024x1013.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-300x297.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-768x759.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-1536x1519.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1784-2048x2025.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;With all the great biking paths, we are able to get in some exercise while seeing the city sights and enjoying some great meals at the trendy restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5255\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-525x350.jpeg 525w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901-105x70.jpeg 105w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4901.jpeg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving Vancouver, we are able to clear U.S. Customs using our CBP Roam app on the iPad with a video conference to the Customs agent.\u00a0\u00a0It is an easy process, and we are soon cleared to enter US waters.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s always good to be back in the USA.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5256\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-525x350.jpeg 525w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904-105x70.jpeg 105w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_4904.jpeg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking forward to spending a few weeks exploring the San Juan Islands.  Thanks for following along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5257\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-768x576.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_1796-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homemade cinnamon rolls are baked each morning at the Blind Channel store.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are so popular that the marina ...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5248"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5248"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5260,"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5248\/revisions\/5260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.idylltime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}