SALT SPRING ISLAND: day 6 pt. 2
Have heard excellent things about Salt Spring, so excited to be going. We got the front spot on the ferry, meaning 10/10 views without putting a toe outside. 1 minute off the ferry and it’s already lush to be out of the city and surrounded by trees again. Really wanted to see the Saturday Markets in the main town Ganges, but COVID had other plans and they were cancelled. So made a sandwich and wandered around instead.
So far I like this tiny island a lot. So many cute, independent shops with local art work and craft things. Feels a bit like a mix of Granville Island and Tofino. Also found somewhere to fill up the shower bag, we gon’ be cleeeeeaaaaaan!
Spent most of the afternoon exploring the Island in the van and looking for somewhere to camp. The north end was beaut, but all residential. Ideally, it would be nice to find somewhere that isn’t someone’s drive.
The roads are crazy twisty, hilly and uneven. On one exceptionally steep and bumpy corner, the kitchen cupboard door was flung open and the entire contents spewed out across the van. Mostly things were recoverable, but alas, the sesame seed oil spilled everywhere. We (probably just Isaac) need to figure out new latches. For now, duct tape will do.
Still haven’t found a good spot and it’s on the way to being v dark. This is tiring, stressful and we have used SO much fuel. Maybe we are being too picky, but no spots seemed very hospitable, especially in the darkness.
Drove up/down a dirt road that was definitely more suited to a 4wd and not a ’94 Chevy van. FINALLY found a grassy opening. We are very much in the middle of the woods but a family was already camping there, they seemed friendly enough.
Picked a flat bit and settled in for the night. Chatted to the family using my best babysitting chat, made the kids some marshmallow sticks to toast. The kids were smart but kinda shitty. They very loudly asked their dad about the time he’d shot a bear, just to watch him squirm. Conversation awkwardly dwindled after that and I awkwardly excused myself for dinner.
Made egg fried rice and veggies again, Isaac made a salad. It was yum. I am tired, grumpy and have a brutal headache that isn’t going. Fingers crossed we sleep well.
Didn’t take anymore pics so here’s some old ones from summer 2019 instead. Our very first camp in the van at Lillooet Lake last summer and the day G-Low and I very bought Flora together.