How many clams can Charles eat?
a few nights. By the time we had the dinghies and kayaks launched, the sky started to clear up a bit and we headed out to explore the lagoon. The tidal falls that kept us in or out of the lagoon were great fun in our kayaks; with back eddies and counter currents around the small islets, you could drift with the current and enjoy the scenery, or blast through the rapids for a more exciting ride. We found a clear spot on a rocky
islet, with nodding onion in bloom, built a fire pit and collected driftwood to cook dinner that evening. Some went out of the lagoon to try their luck at catching salmon, while others relaxed and enjoyed the sun and waited until low tide for the clams and oysters to show themselves. At low tide, I dispatched our hearty
crews to the likely oyster beaches and clam beds. All returned with big smiles and brimming buckets of nature’s bounty. While the clams were busy cleaning themselves for dinner, we set up our makeshift dinner camp. We dragged up drift wood and rocks to make benches and tables. We all gathered on our special,
little island for what was to be the first of many enjoyable potluck dinners. I think the “kid” in us tried to pretend this was our own little bay, and we were the first to discover this gem in the middle of nowhere. We started our beach dinner with
oysters roasted on the grill and cold beer. The water was set to boil, the onions were roasted, butter melted,
B.J. the dog with flotilla crew on “our rock” in Booker Lagoon.
and the first bucket of clams was pulled from the cold, northwest water and steamed in the brew —dinner was served. Oysters slid onto plates from the grill, clams were steamed, fried, and sautéed, salads and pasta were passed around. With almost no planning, we had an incredible dinner on “our rock.” Everyone was starting to get acquainted,
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new friendships were already starting to form, especially with the clams and oysters! Our summer cruise was off to a great start. Stay tuned for further adventures
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