Ah, so much relaxation and great weather I don't know how I'm going to go back to work. Not much else to say than what's already been. Great time, people, food, and weather. It doesn't get much better.
I actually got home last night at around 9pm. After waiting for the Port Townsend ferry for three hours I didn't get onto the main land 'till almost 5pm and by then the weather had started to change for the worse so I pressed on home. The ferry runs every 50min but the sheer volume of cars trying to get on kept me in line for three separate sailings before I was able to board. I took the scenic route home down hwy101 along Hood Canal. Most definitely the way to head south from Whidbey and avoid the Seattle I-5 traffic. I got stuck behind two log trucks for most of the way which forced me to slow down even more and really enjoy the drive. No passing lanes on that section of 101 which was fine with me. Not to mention I got great gas mileage taking it easy. By the time I hit Olympia the sprinkles had started to drop so I didn't camp in Capital S.F. like I was planning.
Moran was very nice. Wish the rest of you were able to join Susan and I. Put this week on the calendar for next year so maybe more can plan to stay on for the full week. Susan and I discussed a few different options for the next time that I'll start in a new thread.
Now on to the photos............If you have dial up this is gonna hurt.
A 6:30am departure from Spiffy and the Copilot's home in Tacoma put us in Anacortes at 9:00am for the 10:05 sailing.
After waving goodbye to Andrew on the ferry as he stood there with a dead bus we headed onto Odlin county park on Lopez island which would be home for the next three days. Beach front property.
Yes, after a return to Anacortes and a new fuel pump Andrew returned with a well running bus once again. His is the gold '73 at the end.
Sunday a departing Gypsie (silver Vanagon in middle above) was replaced by IFB in the Party Pickle.
Monday brought the departure of Andrew and we were down to four.
Random shots while on Lopez........
The partial crew from left to right... The Spifster, Copilot, Andrew, and IFB
Wayne AKA IFBwax, the only person man enough to brave the cold waters of the Pacific
Tuesday IFB, Spiffy, and Copilot had to return home which left only Susan and I to continue on to Orcas Island and Moran State Park.
Orcas Island ferry harbor
Campsite at Moran
Another great view from camp
South entrance into the park
Tosa yelling at Bullet to get out of the public water supply
Cascade Falls
View from atop Mt. Constitution, 2400 ft.
The tower built by Robert Moran
Inside the tower
Thursday, Susan and I left Orcas and headed to Bowman Bay at Deception Pass. It was a tight fit on the way back to Anacortes. That yellow mail truck blocked Susan in on the driver's side and damn near took off our mirrors while loading. It was like being in a big metal cocoon sandwiched in between the trucks. We had good company though, notice the Deschutes Brewery truck.
Thursday had us camping in the fog but morning brought back the somewhat clear skies. At least there was no fog.
All in all a fantastic trip. Thanks to all of those that could make it. Plan on doing it again next year!
Here is the link for more photos that I didn't post here (six pages worth).
http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o65/ ... n%20Juans/
Chorizo, it's what's for breakfast.