Every adventure comes with some type of high and low, but it is difficult to pinpoint the lows of this one. Leaving Lax Kw'alaams, I had two leads to chase, and each brought a different and unique challenge. The first location was in pursuit of some long lost indigenous past, a dugout canoe. This location in the end was the more challenging of the two, but was a success none the less. What an absolutely beautiful place to explore, and finding the "Ghost River" was an unexpected surprise I still don't have an explanation for. I think I will make a trip back in the future to find that canoe, but for now it will remain another mystery along with the ghost river.
Exploring this area of BC, is a tremendous pleasure, because the nature and wildlife is so abundant. I have yet to go out onto the ocean here and not be greeted by the whales. Any encounter with animals in the wild is a blessing, but there is something so special about time spent with the whales.
The crossing over to the Stone House is less than ten NM, but any ocean crossing comes with a certain amount of risk, but with each adventure I become more confident. We ran into a small amount of turbulent ocean on this crossing, but nothing more than just enough to make a joke :)
Arriving to the Island, I really had no idea if I would find the Stone House I was told about, or even anything at all. Lucky for me, with the help of the locals, and the drone, the ruins were far easier to find than expected. This may actually be one of my favourite locations I have ever explored. I have been so fortunate to see so many historic and significant locations in my life, but to discover one first hand is an experience all it's own. The limited timeline I have to produce these videos is a huge impediment to the story and the history, so I hope I have the opportunity to properly produce this story in the future, but for now I am thoroughly content.
This adventure, these locations, the community and the people, have all touched me in a way I hadn't prepared myself for. Thank you so much to the residents and fans in Lax Kw'alaams. If you ever have the chance to visit this beautiful place, I highly recommend you take it. And if you enjoyed this episode, I hope you may consider supporting the channel. If you wish to support, I have a couple of different options. There is of course the Patreon page, and also the Merch line. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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