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Kirkland and Gunn Islands
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Porlier Pass, viewed from the air
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Flight to Rose Harbour, Gwaii Haanas
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island edges
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Beaver landing, between the squalls
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two Beavers were required...
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unloading provisions (which include fresh muffins!)
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unloading provisions from the Beaver as another squall hits
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a sturdy and well-laden skiff
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Rob Pettigrew brings Bruce, Lesley, and Prue to his vessel
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mothership awaits
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Rose Harbour was a whaling station in times gone by
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first task: catch some halibut for dinner
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halibut hand-lining gear
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Chris is enthusiastic
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Bruce seems pretty positive, too
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even Rob, our fearless skipper, has high hopes
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but don't worry...
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Johnny is our secret weapon
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this one didn't get away
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halibut are odd looking beasts
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undersides are white
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Johnny in his element
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now that dinner is aboard, lets go paddling
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launching the kayaks
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MV Island Bay, anchored in Rose Inlet
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Lesley gets settled in
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the inlet narrows, and the sun comes out
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eelgrass and cedar
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tideline in the trees
