Haida Gwaii – July 31

The people taking the expensive float plane tour had first call on breakfast, so we didn’t hit the motel restaurant until 8.  We had been advised to not all arrive at once and overload the kitchen.  Even the half dozen of us seemed to be able to do that.  Since we are not taking the float plane tour we essentially have a free day.  We arrived at the Tourist Info center at 9 for the tour guide to give a talk and show a couple videos.  They have a very impressive quilted mural high around the wall.  Not exactly the Bayeux Tapestry, but still impressive.  Forty three meters of it.

 That left the rest of the day to wander around, checking out shops.  Without leaving town we put on 10 km.  It is a very linear town, sandwiched between the ocean and a high steep hill.  The weather varied between warm sun and misty rain showers.  We had lunch in the local hippie coffee shop and dinner in a new restaurant with pretensions.  Since it is the only one of its type in town and well patronized so far, it may do well.  Certainly the food was good. Vic had a large chunk of halibut and I had curried cauliflower.  Also a fantastic chocolate dessert was enjoyed by both.