We needed to take a break and decided on Salt Spring Island because it is warm, with sunny afternoons and not much to do.  During the summer months the island is very busy, a popular resort for mainlanders but in September everything dies down.  The island has many small farms, a handful of boutique wineries, and a thriving artist community. There are a couple of small hotels and B and B’s, and some outdoor outfitters.  The commercial center is Ganges, which has some shops and restaurants. We stayed at the Mowhinna Creek Campgrounds which is one half mile outside of town. This is one of the best campground we had yet to stay at. It is set on a hillside with secluded level sites, each with split log fencing defining the site. We spent our days relaxing but we did manage to take in a hike on the lush Chapel Hill Trail where Apollo was allowed to hike off the lead.  The view at the top included the Cascades to the East and other Gulf Islands to the West.  We also visited the studio of Ulrieke Benner, a fiber artist.  By Tuesday morning Joanne was feeling better and we hopped the ferry back to Vancouver Island.