Day 63: Homeward bound

Checking out time at Desolation Resort, and we're sad to be leaving it behind. It's been a wonderfully relaxing few days chilling out on the deck of the cabin, or sitting on the sofa facing the view out of the window. A book in one hand, and either a glass of wine or a cup of coffee in the other.

One of the things that really struck us about this place is all the little touches that make it welcoming. Someone has thought really hard about what it takes to create a comfortable, relaxing environment: the cabins are really well-appointed, with quality furnishings, full kitchen (including a dishwasher and washer-dryer), gas barbecue on the deck and a shower stall big enough to actually turn round in. The wood panelling is finished off perfectly with no rough edges anywhere. And not forgetting the enormous picture windows to gaze out of. We were so comfortable we self-catered every night.

We arrived by road, but you could equally arrive by boat. Pulling up at their dock, you're greeted by a number of wonderful wood carvings - cormorants and pelicans on the gangway posts, a fisherman at the bottom of the steps and then part way up, a guide with a light to welcome you safely to shore.

We're agreed: we would definitely come back and stay again.

Leaving our welcome behind