It all started last January, when Jude casually mentioned in a Zoom call that she was booking a 3 day/2 night ocean kayaking trip in the Broken Islands for August with some friends and would I like to join their party? WOULD I?!? Is the Pope Catholic? Do bears poop in the woods? And most importantly: is it OK if I ask Joanne if she wants to join us?
The answer to all of the above was a resounding YES! (And a resounding HELL YES! came from Joanne as well 🤭.) Who immediately started researching flights to the island.
We had to be at Majestic’s headquarters in Ucluelet the night before, to get sized for our wetsuits and lifejackets so that meant booking an overnight stay in town.
Actually, we could not find a hotel, resort, AirBnB etc., that would allow us to book only one night so we had no other choice but to book for 3 nights at the Black Rock Resort. As one does.
It was quite the hardship 😉, but we screwed up our courage and made the best of it (including starting our visit with a trip to the Drift Spa, visiting the Ucluelet Aquarium, noshing at the iconic Tacofino, AND enjoying the most delightful restaurant meal I’ve ever experienced at Pluvio). Making lemonade out of lemons, ya know? 😜
We made friends with the locals:
And then (in a heartbeat, or so it seemed), our time at the resort was over…and we were departing for the Broken Islands.
To be continued…
Rock on,
The WB
Hi Deb – this looks to be amazing, while your three-day pre-escapade stay looks idyllic – cheers Hilary
It was amazing. Great company, great locations, great experiences. A trip of a lifetime. Thanks, Hilary 💕
Looks an amazing trip
It was! Thanks, Sheree 💕
Wow! After 3 days at that beautiful place I would have been happy and willing to go home. Love that you travel with Brie…
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Right? Just the 3 nights at the resort would have been enough for anyone! But no, it was just the appetizer before the entree 🤣. Brie: don’t leave home without it 😉. Thanks, Rivergirl 💕
This kayaking trip sounds amazing, Deb! Darn it on the 3 nights at Black Rock! I planned to message you about the name of the restaurant in Ucluelet and here it is in black and white…actually red and white!😊 Thank you! I will check it out. Your photos are amazing. I am send your post/link to Chuck…hint, hint…💕 Erica
Hi again, Deb, Just checked out Pluvio website…an episode of “The Bear” 🥂💕Erica
I hope you get to experience Pluvio and that you love it as much as we did! Thanks, Erica 💕
OMG, Wow!! I’ll be waiting for the next episode, Deb!
It’s set to publish in 2 days. (I wrote ahead as I am travelling at the moment). Thanks, Jane 💕
Great pictures
Thank you 💕
So sorry about the extra nights you have to spend there. Traveling has it’s hardships!
Thankfully we were both good sports about our travails 😉. Thanks, Kate 💕
I love your spirit of adventure! And what a lovely place to sacrifice three days to the Gods of Perfect Vacations.
I love that phrase! I may have to steal it. Thanks, Jean 💕
Hey Deb! Sounds like a WONDERFUL adventure and that you are making the very best of it! Thom and I have actually stayed that that resort and as your photos hint, it was wonderful (although we didn’t have a full moon for our stay!). Looking forward to reading about the next phase of your trip. Enjoy! ~Kathy
Thanks, Kathy 💕 It is a great place to have to “tough out” 3 days in Ukee 🤣.
The resort is as close to camping as I want to get. But looking forward to part 2 to see if I’m wrong.
We never actually camped – we “glamped”, as you will see in Part 2. Thanks, Kieran 💕
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome, Tracey! Thanks for commenting 💕
“As one does.” 😆 Hardships happen! Great pics, I look forward to what happens next. – Marty
Such hardships were endured😏. Thanks, Marty 💕
I just love your tongue in check writing! Hardships indeed. Seems absolutely perfect. As someone else said, that’s a fabulous appetizer that could have been the whole meal, but even so, I am excited to read the next installments!! Bernie
I’m excited for you to read the next instalment! Drops on Thursday (I’m pretty sure that’s the date I set 😜). Thanks, Bernie 💕
Oh and that sunset 🥰👍🥰
Man, the next time husband and I stay in Ucluelet, I’m going to have you book our accommodations. Both our hotel/Airbnbs weren’t as nice as that one.
I love how Joanne didn’t hesitate in agreeing to join you, despite a cross-country flight. The sign of a great friend.
I was happy to support you on this adventure. After all, a real friend wouldn’t let a friend endure such hardships by themselves 😉
I can hardly wait for our next one …
Me either!!!! You are a true friend to not let me go through these trials and tribulations by myself 😉. Thanks, Joanne 💕
Anytime! I got us an upgrade too, as I had some issues with the room we were assigned 😁. Thanks, Janis 💕
The hardships you endure… 😉
It’s a rough life, but I’m not complaining 😁. Thanks, AJ 💕
Hi, Deb – You are totally ROCKING your WOTY. I already cannot wait for Part 2@
Thank you, Donna💕 And thank you for being a part of so many of my explorations this year!
I AM GREEN WITH ENVY! I looked up all the areas that you shared and OMG: It looks heavenly. I can’t wait to see what else you did.
Thank you, Suz 💕 Part 2 drops at midnight, Pacific time 😁.
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