Docked

The Anacortes Ferry Terminal as seen from the beach.  This ferry had just arrived from Sidney, British Columbia.  As the cars unloaded, those of us waiting for our ferry to the San Juan Islands had to wait behind a locked gate as customs agents processed the cars and then swept through the ferry.

Whale Watching

On a ferry ride to Friday Harbor, we noticed a cluster of boats in one area.  My husband thought it was just fishing, but a local San Juan Island resident spoke up and recognized it must be whale watchers because all fishing is currently out of season.  I ran outside to snap some pictures, amazed to see some fins of the orca whales.  Examining the pictures after I laughed more at the cluster of people on the boat all huddled to get their best look.  I can't blame them because whales are truely amazing creatures.

The Chetzemoka

We're back from our little getaway to Fort Worden, and we had a great time! The way there and back we rode on Washington's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. The way over was a gray, misty day which lent itself well to black and white. The way back was beautiful and sunny, and I would have taken lots of colorful pictures if I hadn't stayed in the car trying not to vomit because I had the stomach flu. Did I say we had a great time? We had a great time till Eli and I started throwing up.