Cabin Fever and Island Time

Living on an island creates a peculiar psychology that can affect you mentally and emotionally.  "Island fever" or "cabin fever" is well known , but another interesting effect on you is "Island Time" which can screw with you, too.  Over time you become wired differently in a way that you never were before. You can actually loose track  and loose touch with civilized reality before you realize it.  There is a profound shift in your perception and mental state.

The water surrounding the island that you loved when you first arrived can become your prison if you let it and over time you can feel a desperate need to "get off the island".  You just need to go to the mainland to escape for a day and you will be glad to return to your island.

The pace of life on Gabriola is as you make it.  There are many social opportunities and there is an awesome sense of community on this island.  This results in happier people and a ton of island pride and loyalty.

Gulf Island life is great but it is not a tropical paradise and it is not for everyone.  It is an excellent place to soothe a worn soul and to nourish ones spirit.  Nature and the ocean will soothe you if you let it.