San Juan Islands, Washington
April 18th, 2017
A friend had suggested that we take the ferry from Anacortes, WA around the San Juan Islands. We found out that, as seniors, we could ride all day for $6 each. And we could take Timmy. BONUS!! A sunny day was forecast, so we packed up a picnic lunch and got on the ferry around 10.30 am and our first leg was across to Lopez Island - such a beautiful island. Check the web site, then Shaw Island. We did not get off at those two stops as there is nothing to see without transport further onto the islands. Then on to Orcas Island where we got off and had our picnic lunch while we waited for the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. We wandered around Friday Harbor for a couple of hours, had a good cup of coffee and chatted to some people as we waited for the ferry to go back to Anacortes. We discovered that there is a Lavender Farm on San Juan Island called Pelindaba Lavender...and yes, South African friends, it is founded and owned by a South African! We had seen a Pelindaba store in La Conner and wondered if they were South African. You can read the history of Pelindaba HERE
A good day was had by us two. Timmy was not too happy with the movement and the vibration of the ferry. We could also have gone on to Sidney, Vancouver Island, Canada for just $9 each. What a deal!
Enjoy our Photos.
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| Setting out from Anacortes |
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| The wind and choppiness didn't stop the sail boat |
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| Loading the ferry with cars |
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| Very comfortable inside |
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| Panorama |
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| Michael and Timmy on the front deck |
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| Our wake |
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| A perfect day to go cruising |
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| Hoping to see some wildlife. I saw one seal and that was all. |
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| Coming in to Orcas Island |
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| Our lunch spot |
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| View from the picnic table |
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| Pelindaba Lavender store in La Conner |
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| Good usage of old Bank stone |
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| Loading for Friday Harbor |
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| Ferry Terminal |
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| Michael and Timmy taking shelter from the wind |
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| Store on Friday Harbor |
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| Africa Sailing Adventure? |
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| Mural on the outside of the Whale Museum. |
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| Panorama |
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| Marina on Friday Harbor |
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| Marina boardwalk |
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| Seal Sculpture |
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| Nice condos on the waterfront |
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| Park near the marina |
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| Indian stuff |
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| Plaque about the coastal Native People |
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| Rain moving in as we head home. |
What a wonderful day we had. Thanks for coming along on our adventure.
