Homemade Island

Great Big Story by CNN

Jul 14, 202018:04Society & Culture

Hidden in wilderness off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada sits the magical home of Catherine King and Wayne Adams. 45-minutes by boat to the nearest town, this couple’s sustainable fortress is complete with a dance...

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