by David | Jan 27, 2014 | Orcas Island, Travels, Uncategorized
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...
by David | Jan 26, 2014 | Orcas Island, Travels, Uncategorized
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. ...
by David | Jan 25, 2014 | Orcas Island, Travels, Uncategorized
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...
by David | Oct 13, 2013 | Travels
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...
by David | Oct 13, 2013 | Travels, Uncategorized, Whidbey 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....
by David | Oct 12, 2013 | Travels
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.