I had never been to any of the islands in the Puget Sound and was
blown away. I couldn't believe how lush the vegetation was there.
We started with the island of Belligham. Amy and
Bernard were great hosts and cooked up a wonderful Salmon dinner that night. We
drank a couple bottles of wine and spent most of the night discussing where we
were going and the best hikes to take once we were there. These two have
backpacked, climbed and studied the glaciers all over the west and were a great
resource on places to go. They even met on a Sierra Club outing way back
in the day.
Pilliated Woodpecker
Dogwood tree in Bloom (most flowers I have ever seen on one tree)
Mother and baby Canada Geese
Seattle viewed from the Ferry over after leaving Bambridge Island
We had delicious fish and chips on the water with dear friends Holly and
Jason. Then I made everyone pose for a picture, while Greg tried to surf on
piece of wood.
Greg, Holly, Jason and Teresa
We walked around a little and caught an amazing sunset over the water looking towards the San Juan
Islands.
Sunset Again
The next day eight-month pregnant Holly made us amazing biscuits
and gravy, then we spent the day wondering Seattle: neat shops, pubs, boat
locks and fish ladder, and the Fremont Brewery.
We left Seattle and headed to the San Juan's to see an old friend, Danny
Boy, on Lummi Island. He had to work late that night but open his
spectacular house for us to use. He even left us a filet of salmon prepared and
ready for the grill.
Greg giving toast to the beauty of the day!
Dan took us for a hike the next day up to several lookout points
on Lumie Island, after the first one we kept going up to his super secret and
special lookout. Roundtrip was about 8 miles, but I have never before
been high enough on a cliff to watch Bald Eagles soaring and circling just
below us. One eagle, that we think was a juvenile bald, flew about 15
feet just over our heads.
After the hike a neighbor of Dan's picked us up from his beach and took
him and I out on the water for a quick tour from a completely different point
of view. Greg stayed and took a nap on the beach.
Greg, Dan and I at the first look out.
Looking North to Canada
Amazing Southern View.
Bald Eagle Soaring.
The sun set on our second and last day on Lummi Island.
Such a special place that I will never forget.
Next up is the North Cascades. Coming Soon.
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