November 13, 2004
Tofino, BC

After much apartment looking in the city I had to run away up north to Pacific Rim National Park for some wet and rainy unbridled ocean! Have been doing much hiking in the oh-so sodden forests all iridescent green and bright orange with cedar mulch. And it's salmon running season to boot! Have also been spending lots of time inside my fine & sleazy motel working on new tunes. Am feeling inspired by Emily Carr and her deep connection to the spirit of the west coast forest. Have been working on a song inspired by my favourite Carr painting "Vanquished." This place is truly like no other. And not to mention all the insanely delicious restaurants up here! Had one of the most incredible meals of my entire life this evening at the Wickaninnish Inn. Huge gorgeous windows overlooking the crashing waves and rocky coast line while some fine gentleman serves you hot Belgian truffle cake with Marzipan foam... I almost died. 

"Vanquished"by Emily Carr
oil on canvas 1945