Bella Bella and Environs

June 5

The evening of June 5 David wrote:

“Today after leaving Namu, we went 27 miles to Bella Bella and then 12 miles further. We passed the Hakai Institute, which I wanted to visit but couldn’t due to COVID restrictions. Likewise the culture in Bella Bella. Around 1pm we docked at the Shearwater Marina in Bella Bella to stock up on water and other provisions. And we had a take-out meal from the restaurant! We would have liked to visit, eat in the restaurant, have a shower and use the laundromat. This area has lots to offer; if I come back I plan to stay days instead of 2 hours. Today was light rain, heavy rain, and threatening rain. The overcast keeps the battery low and slows our travel. However passing Bella Bella was another big milestone! Ahead are less people, less places with cellular, and more immersion in forest and water passages.
Love to those who care to read this. Good night from Mouat Cove.”

Note: At Bella Bella they had cell service and could send a bunch of photos and videos.  Below are the ones from June 5;  I have inserted those from the past several days into the appropriate blog entries.

Lama Pass

Approaching Bella Bella

Old Bella Bella Coast Guard Station

Midday meal. Takeout from the restaurant!

June 5: From Namu to Bella Bella to Mouat Cove