Category Archives: Adventure
A Breakfast to Remember
Posted by Teri I was honored to receive an invitation to breakfast from Carl and Sue Silvernail, owners of Otters Pond Bed and Breakfast. The date was the Friday before Easter week-end and the B&B was booked for the holiday. … Continue reading
Part Two: My Perfect Birthday Weekend – Boating in the San Juan Islands
Posted by Teri (Continued from Part One) …I looked at the mouth of Friday Harbor to the north and saw a whale jump! I could hardly believe my eyes when the pod of resident orcas started towards us. A few … Continue reading
Part One: My Perfect Birthday Weekend – Boating in the San Juan Islands
Posted by Teri As the cooler weather creeps in, I like to assemble my favorite memories of the summer to keep me warm throughout fall and winter. Topping the list this year was my birthday weekend in late August. It … Continue reading
Discovering Indian Island
Posted by Teri Driving into Eastsound for the past 23 years I’ve noticed my view always gravitates to the south toward Indian Island to check out the tide situation. During low tide there are people that look like little ants exploring it. I’ve often thought … Continue reading
Sin City Secret: Backdoor Kitchen
Posted by Sandi Orcas Islanders sometimes affectionately refer to Friday Harbor as “Sin City” for its flashing lights, multi-story buildings and big-city feel. Of course it’s not a big and bustling city at all, but it seems so when compared to … Continue reading
Shaw Island – So Close, And Yet So Far (For Some)
Posted by Sandi Yesterday, Teri and I had a site visit with a client on Shaw Island and decided to add some sightseeing between ferries. After our morning meeting, we picnicked on the beach at Shaw County Park. Like many parks in the islands, this is not only a pretty … Continue reading
Wild About Yellow Island
Posted by Sandi Yesterday I finally did one of the San Juan Islands’ must-dos: a tour of Yellow Island during the peak wildflower season. We hooked up with Jeff Zbornik, owner of Shearwater Kayaks, for an easy paddle from Deer Harbor. Wow! Now I … Continue reading
