And So Cometh The Solstice To Our Realm and Environ

December 21st, 2022… a winter solstice marches onto the stage and takes a bow. Oh yes, the days will now … Continue reading And So Cometh The Solstice To Our Realm and Environ

Why We Decided to Leave the San Juans in Late November: Deteriorating Weather…

One of our favorite hiking spots is Fort Flagler State Park, one of the “Fighting Forts of Puget Sound” constructed … Continue reading Why We Decided to Leave the San Juans in Late November: Deteriorating Weather…

Sometime back in the “1980’s” we visited the Rosario Resort and Marina to celebrate an anniversary. On that day we … Continue reading Onward: To Rosario and Beyond

A very long time ago I was looking at a nautical chart of the San Juan Island Archipelago. It was … Continue reading Sucia Island, San Juan Island Group, 11/14-11/16/22

So we “raised anchor” as it were. Something that dyed in the wool cruisers are wont to do. That consisted … Continue reading For Us… It Usually Begins With A Morning Inspiration

A peek at other parts of the Garden: I hope you enjoyed these images. If you ever get the chance… … Continue reading And Then… They Brought Out The Dahlias

No commentary needed. The pictures speak for themselves… Continue reading Butchart Garden… A Magical Place

We left Canada on March 27th, 2020. Had to. Covid don’t cha know. It was in charge, we weren’t. U.S. … Continue reading It’s Been a Long Time Coming…Its Been a Long Time Gone…

There’s a small dinghy making its way from the inner harbor towards a Waquiez ketch anchored off our starboard side. … Continue reading 10/8/22… Destination: Reid Harbor

We parked the car by the boat launch. Our usual starting point for a Fort Flagler soiree. A perfect late … Continue reading October 2022