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Old 10-21-2017, 05:17 PM   #8
IRENE
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City: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
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We have been in the PNW for 3 years. We still work, so we get an 18 day vacation cruise per year. So far we have not been north of Cape Caution. We spend average 2-3 weekends, including a 3 or 4 day weekend, per month in the San Juan and Gulf Islands. This amounts to many days in many places, and just under 200 engine hours per year.

With this exposure, I can say we will be quite happy in this pattern for a few years before we do it full-time. I feel there are more places to go, with a more diverse variety of settings, than the Great Lakes or SE US. Top that off with exceptional wildlife viewing and Canadian hospitality (and a favourable exchange rate).

I think you would really enjoy your time up here if the cooler weather and water suit you.
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