It’s day three of a wonderful visit with our old friends here in Powell River (PR). Not only are we having a lot of fun but we also had the pleasure of attending the annual PRISMA Festival. This is a collection of symphony quality musicians from all around the world (representing 17 countries this year) that gather in Powell River and deliver amazing music for those who are able to attend. We were lucky enough to arrive in time to attend the free beach concert delivered at a beautiful beach/park site on the outskirts of PR.
I’ll admit Mother Nature provided enough of a challenge to separate the curious people from those dedicated to the wonderful talent displayed by some amazing young musicians and conductors. It was absolutely fabulous! Given the unsettled weather of late the organizers did their best to provide some cover for the fortunate few who fit into a small set of bleachers under an equally small canopy… BUT despite a torrential downpour that was heavier than standing under a shower faucet, and despite the instant puddles and soaked chairs and half open umbrellas … hundreds of us stuck it out and were rewarded with a warm sun driving away the thunder clouds and providing opportunities to dry things out and enjoy some local and indigenous food before the actual symphony began. They were spectacular and I found myself humming along (even surprised myself that I remembered the pieces from exposure to them many, many years ago). Anyway, what a lovely and lucky experience. The rest of our time here is, and will be, spent on some minor chores about the boat, shopping and topping up supplies, and super wonderful visits with our friends who spoil us rotten. We’re here until Friday morning when we will slip the lines and wander off. We’ll know where we’re going when we get there. The photos below are of a thunder storm that visited two evenings ago… quite amazing and at one point there were two rainbows and, as you’ll see, one of them was complete…quite a rare sight (the first for me). Besides being naturally beautiful the thunder shower that hit the boat cleaned the decks very well and was a good test to the two leaks I had repaired with 🤞that my re-sealing would work…and it did :-). Must go, the day is calling. Hope all is well with each of you…and that you have a good day. CJ
