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A Mermaid Cocktail Party, Walsh Cove…

August 9, 2013 By splendid 8 Comments

Walsh Cove in Paddington Channel, Desolation Sound was the perfect point for a rendezvous with friends. One of the greatest pleasure about this section of the Salish Sea is the glorious, clear, warm water. 
While swimming in this balmy, mid~seventy degrees bath, it is impossible not to be awestruck by the snowfields on the surrounding high mountain peaks. The run off from these mountains dilutes the salt water making it feel very silky, clean and refreshing on the skin. 
Natural rock ledges in these waters seem to have been made for mermaids to linger. 
Before the sun sets, we love to swim to these heated rocks to share a glass of rosé, and maybe pop open and oyster or two that can be found on the rocks.
But how to get the accouterments to shore? 
Glasses and oyster knives are carried on a paddle board in Sea bags, made of recycled sails.
While the rosé can be twisted into a turbans with a fouta, which will also serve as a towel/tablecloth/sarong on shore. 
Foutas, and more foutas for your perusal.
I hope you are enjoying these glorious dog days of summer!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: roam, rosé, salish sea

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  1. Bruce Barone says

    August 9, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    How beautiful!!!

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  2. Phyllis @Around the House says

    August 9, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    what a wonderful place and the pictures are so vivid, love to be there now and swimming to the warm rocks too…I will have some wine please and a couple of oysters will be perfect..com on over for a visit

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  3. Linda @ DesignInMyView says

    August 10, 2013 at 5:27 am

    Emily! Wine on your head!!! Swimming in Desolation Sound as kids was the best… now I know why I must return as an adult. 🙂

    Cheers!

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  4. The enchanted home says

    August 10, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    How pretty…looks so serene! A glass of wine always helps too:)

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  5. Karen Albert says

    August 10, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Emily, how I wish I were with you on these wondrous trips!

    I love the Rose in the Turban idea!
    Very fashionable!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Designer Series: Barry Dixon

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  6. Shannon L. says

    August 11, 2013 at 4:39 am

    I love the Foutas idea to bring over the all important rosé' to the warm rocks! Will surely be using that tip! Gorgeous area, thanks for sharing…..

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  7. Splendid Market says

    August 11, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Linda, I hope you do make it back.

    Rosé and oyster dreams to you all, thank you for your fun comments!

    Reply
  8. Andreea says

    June 3, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I love the fouta towels,they are so colorful and versatile

    Reply

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