August 6 and 7th
AM we all got up and walked to breakfast and then guys went to BC liquor store and Marica and I started the shopping. Loaded up and then left marina a bit late. Heading for Ganges.
Anchored in Ganges harbor and planned to stay two nights.
One of the things you notice in the San Juan’s and BC Island areas are the the houses that are present in many areas on very small Islands with just a dock and house. This one stuck out as the smallest Island we saw which was right next to our anchor spot in Ganges.
Went ashore first night and walked around a bit. Ganges is a neat town with a “hippy” kind of vibe to it which we really enjoyed.
Found nice wood gallery and “leaf” dispensary where PJS acquired some sleeping aids. Found another small co-op gallery where we heard music which led us to Centennial park where some folks were playing and singing various things.
Centennial Park Entrance 
Heiwa Garden In Centennial Park 
Centennial Park Music Gathering
Walked along Ganges alley (small shops and eateries), along water found one of the many pianos set outside and then stumbled on to a trail out to grace point (required some rock climbing but very pretty). Back to boat. Gary, Alex and Holly deployed crab traps.
Piano On way To Grace Point 
Crew On Grace Point Trail 
Grace Point 
Alex, Holly, Patty, Terra, Gary, Marsha At Grace Point
Next day planned to explore Ganges and do some walking. Found a park just outside of town that had some hiking and trees (Mouat’s park) where some early Japanese settlers had charcoal kilns.
We all started walking together but then Gary and Marcia headed back to the farmer’s market and we walked dogs a bit longer.
Mouat’s Park Hike
Gary Melding With Mouat’s Stump Carving
Another Mouat’s Stump Carving 
Gary Melding with Log Muat’s Hike
We later hooked up at farmer’s market and got some tomatos, bread, sweets and listened to music, followed by ice cream. Went to a few more galleries in town and then headed back to boat.
Farmers Market 
Ganges Galleries 
Gary, Holly and Alex Going Crabin 
Ganges Sunset
The guys checked the traps and we had Dungeness and Red crab for dinner finishing with a great sunset.