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01-27-14 Orcas Island

Woke up this morning with a very moody glow over the water – kinda peach colored.  By the time I got outside it was gone.  Here’s the morning view from our room: We lazed around this morning drinking in the sights. A heron landed on the small island just...

01-26-14 Orcas Island

Riding the Ferry to Orcas Island… The trip was less than an hour.  The people near us were interesting.  A mom was practicing violin with her son – using the Suzuki method.  Good stuff. Dog had to be in the middle of it too. We docked just after 11am. ...

01-25-14 Journey to Orcas Island

We didn’t get away till about 1:20.  Got to the Kingston ferry terminal about 15 minutes before the ferry arrived. Drove on and got a great view of the water.  The cormorants were out to send us off. We had clear skies and smooth water. We stopped in the...

10-13-13 Rosario Bay

Driving back from Anacortes we took Rosario Road and followed the coastline south.  Just a couple of miles north of Hwy 20, we came across Rosario Bay – the northern portion of Deception Pass State Park. Very peaceful. At the far end of the park is a 20 foot...

10-12-13 Widbey Island

2013-10-12 Saturday & Sunday Susan and I eased into the day.  Caught the 12:15 pm ferry from Port Townsend to Whidbey Island (Coupville). Took a right off the ferry and discovered a great county park just south of the ferry.  Then we meandered toward Freeland....

10-12-13 Port Gamble

Wandered through Port Gamble on this beautiful Fall morning. Stopped in the Artful Ewe.  The rich textures and colors are artfully arranged to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. There is a resident whippet.  She wears her pearls with pride.