A lazy morning was had and we started our day with rolled oats, berries, raisins, dried apples, maple syrup, and great views. Plus coffee, of course.
Leaving at ~11am, we stopped at the Saturday Market. Vegetables were picked up for the next two days and artist booths admired. One of these days we'll get here early enough to get some cinnamon buns. They are always sold out, when we arrive, and the stall left empty with only cruel laughter left behind.
A quick visit to the Free Store, because they were closing in 30 minutes, uncovered four classic books by Georgette Heyer. She's an author who, when she was 19, in 1921, wrote and published "The Black Moth" based on an idea from her ailing younger brother. It was set in the Georgian period. She also wrote "Regency Buck", the first Regency Romance, in 1935. I have since read "The Black Moth" and its quite good. She writes excellent dialogue that makes you smile. I'll read the other three in rotation with other books.
Time for lunch at Hornby Island Bakery and Pizzeria. Its located near the Co-Op business hub and we've eaten here before. The artichoke, mushroom, spinach, and sundried pizza was delicious and hit the spot. Weirdly, not many were here and we briefly realized that had been true for many places since yesterday.
Next we journeyed to three, of the six, alcohol producers on Hornby Island: Island Spirits Distillery, Hornby Heart Winery, and Middle Mountain Meadery. All three make different things in different ways. I also enjoy their different presentation styles and environments. It also provided a good opportunity to ask about the downturn in the numbers of tourists we've seen this trip. They didn't know why, but acknowledged they've had fewer visits than last year.
The picture of the meadow is where Middle Mountain Meadery has many of their hives.
Heading back to our campsite we relaxed, had supper, and enjoyed the night. More crib was played and took some night sky pictures, which few turned out. 4.8km and 8 flights climbed
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