	I've decided to write it in English from this page primarily for my language practice. ......................................... The next moring it was heavily raining and, of course, there is no other choice but taking a taxi to the ferry terminal. Wondering "WHAT was the yesterday's stupid exploration FOR ???"
Here is just the same place where I had first arrived at this town by trains two days before. There were so many unexpected things happened in this fuck'n town, but finally, really finally, I've been back here.
The reception was not busy at all in very early morning even though the ticket said to come to check-in 2hrs. prior to the departure time. Due to such overkind advice I had to leave the hotel at 5:00 just in case...
	The ferry was already waiting at the quay for our boarding. I checked in at around 5:15 and had to wait for long until 6:05 when the passengers started to go aboard. We walked for the ferry through the pedestrian beside the ramp way.

First we boarded into the vehicle deck (2nd level). From here stair or ride an elevator up to the passenger deck.
	At the 4th level there are passenger seats facing to the ocean. These seats may be good for a couple. But see, all seat unfortunately has armrests... I don't need them.
So went up to the 5th level to find other type seats and finally decided to settle at the front row of port side cabin directly facing to the ocean. I could take three seats just only for myself since wanted to lie on the floor with my sleeping bag just in front of seets during the long journey (right). I didn't do it though.
	Aurora Lounge; front cabin required to pay extra fee of $35 I used it for free though.

Other passenger cabins at the 5th level

Cafeteria "CANOE" (4th level)

	Itinerary map (above left), Ship directory (above right), Life saving equipment plan (left)
Then went out to outdoor open deck At there I found the name of this ship, "NORTHERN EXPEDITION" Quite cool !
	Fuking that forest was seen just outside of the ship I had burned with anger again by remembering yesterday' stupid experience. Such FUKING activity there should be entitled "NONSENSE EXPEDITION" Quite good !

Panorama of port side ocean


Front side view from the center of both side deck

Back side view from the center of both side deck

Starboard side view
Outdoor seating at backward deck They grill BBQ meals for lunch at the corner of this space.
	It was getting brighter outside. My dear fu*king forest was also becoming clear to see.
There was another ferry waiting for our departure.
	Depart just on time at 7:30 AM. A whistle blew, and the ferry slowly began to pull out of port. Now We Start on A Voyage !!
Another ferry was soon approaching to the berth.
	The ferry left port at Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert was leaving. BYE BYE !!!
	Passing beside the container terminal where I first encountered one of features of this port town.
GOOD BYE !

	The ferry just got entered into the Inside Passage.
After about 2hrs. from the departure, we reached the first view point "Granville Channel".
	I sometimes went into Aurora Lounge (for free) for just taking pictures of forward view.
Surrounded by mountains of 500 to 1100m, here is the most spectacular channel along the Inside Passage.
	The narrowest portion is mere 400m wide, but depths up to 500m allow vessels to travel close to the shore.
Side view is also beautiful with rich forests and water falls.
	Though the sky was not fine, I like this kind of scenery, mountains with clouds on the sea. Becoming Extremely Beautiful !! Holy Shit !!
Looks like as if we are now in the heaven. AWESOME !!! The ferry blew deep sound of long plangent whistles into the mist. ZOOOOOO ! ZOOOOOOOOO !

	Great ! Amazing !! Fantastic !!!
It seemed to have passed the cloud zone. The glass windows of Aurora Lounge were a bit coloring (right), so
	I dashed backward to outdoor deck to see the cloud with my naked eyes (left).
Waaaoooo !!!
	The red color of the flag was very brilliant in a total white and black world.
Ferry was often surrounded by heavy fog.

Passengers left their seat to observe those incredible beautiful phenomena made by nature.
	The next show was "whale". Passengers (esp. families with kids) carefully listened to the announcement by crew members, who were observing around the ship, and excited to find whales swimming in the sea I'm not really interested in it so much though...
I returned to my seats to know it almost lunch time. By watching my neighbors who were always eating something, I got hungry as well. Thereafter went to CANOE Cafe to order Burger combo $8.69, quite reasonable price for this kind of sightseeing ferry. So I afforded to add cram chowder, $4.99.
	It was gorgeous to have lunch here watching these beautiful views beside.

Butedale Located on Prince Royal Island, this settlement was established in 1918 as a fishing, mining and logging area. At its peak, the community had a summer population of 400. It is one of the few remaining canny villages on the coast.
	After Granville Channel and ocean view lunch, the rest of journey was rather dull for me.
Boat Bluff Established in 1907, it is perhaps the most scenic of lighthouses along the Inside Passage. Located at the southern end of Sara Island, the light marks the entry into Tolmie Channel for northbound vessels and is visible for about 32km.
	Ivory Island Established in 1898, this lighthouse displays a white light, which is visible for 29km. Situated on Robb Point on Surf Inlet, this light guides mariners into the entrance of Seaforth Channel when moving across Milbanke Sound.

One boat was cruising side-by-side to ferry.	Amazingly it has a helicopter on the deck.

Dryad Point This lighthouse was established in 1899 and displays a red and white light, which is visible for 29km. Situated on the eastern side of Campbell Island, this light marks the narrow northern entrance into Lama Passage. The narrowest point of the passage at about 250m occurs just south of Dryad Point.
	Almost 9 hrs. had passed and one coastal town was appeared on an island. The name of the town is "Bella Bella", which is provably the most prosperous fishing and logging community along the passage with a hospital, school and cultural center.. Vessels around the ferry were also increasing.

The ferry stopped by at Bella Bella for a while. BC Ferry began passenger service to Bella Bella in 1977 and continues service on a year-round basis still now on.

After Bella Bella, the ferry was cruising on rather wide-range channel and I had a short nap since I got a bit tired of the journey. When I got up, the sky and the ocean had already become darker.


	In the darkness, the moon gleamed behind the cloud over the horizon. It was awesome, too !
The lights of Port Hardy is approaching.