Portland Island

 

 

Portland Island-  An adventure in which Niki and I camped and relaxed and had our chocolate eaten by racoons.

 

Headed out to Portland Island for a little one night getaway this weekend.Had a lovely community breakfast in the morning and then Niki and I headed out in the afternoon  The winds were light and it was gorgeous fall weather.  Portland Island is not to far a paddle but slightly isolated enough that your can feel far away.  It is an island that we go ashore occasionally with work but Niki and I camped on the far side where we dont take the kids. 

 

We set up the tent and then headed out to explore the island via the network of trails.  Fall is my favorite season and the dryness of the Gulf Island fully display the best of fall  gorgeous golds and browns, leaves and mushrooms, dried flowers and berries 

 Fav photo of the day

 The maples all had a wierd fungus that made them pokadotted

 We found a trail lined with berries which we picked

 Our tent in the trees,  We forgot the fly but that made for great full moon viewing and sunrise!!

 Sunrise over Mt. Baker through the tent

 Niki was sleeping so I couldn't get out of the tent but here is one where I leaned over her and opened the tent door a wee bit....

 Making Pancakes for Breaky

 Blackberry Sauce

 Attempting the stern farmer pose...