2012 Trip 5 - Pacific Grace

We found ourselves lying gently at anchor in the intriguingly named Pretty Girl Cove last evening. The treat of the evening was a surprise salmon that was caught by a trainee whilst idly bobbing a line overside. Once we realized the line was not snagged on the bottom, the excitement built as the fish was brought in. A nice team effort had the catch served fresh off the grill between games and singing. We enjoyed a peaceful night tucked away from the swell and listening to the languid trickle of streams emptying into the cove. Fortified with a tasty breakfast an expotition* was launched to explore the fresh water pools that are nestled amongst the dense forest that surrounded us. It was a good adventure that left everyone feeling invigorated from the hike as well as the tepid waters of the pools. A short jaunt has brought us into Hot Springs Cove to seek refuge from the SE gale that is building along the coast. Besides the shelter provided by the cove it also comes good on the promise of its name. After dinner we will scuttle ashore and enjoy another beautiful boardwalk through the forest that will culminate at the springs themselves. the springs have been blessedly left in their natural state and are cradled between two rock cliffs. A hot waterfall drops into the pools below, gently cooling as they decend to the sea, allowing the blissful bather to select the temperature of their choice for maximum relaxation. It will be a wonderful way to enjoy cool grey west coast evening.      

*A nod to Winnie the Pooh