BACK IN FRIDAY HARBOR ON SAN JUAN ISLAND FOR THE WINTER

It is good to be back in our little cottage in Friday Harbor for the winter. We love to explore this lovely island to observe and photograph the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the area as well as the variety of beautiful landscapes.

It is good to back in our lttle cottage in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island

 
 

Rainbows frequently appear in Friday Harbor

 
 

Roche Harbor at sunset is on the west side of San Juan Island

 
 

Fox Kits come in many colors

 
 

Black Fox Kits come out of their den near South Beach on San Juan Island

 
 

Bald Eagle flys to his perch overlooking Cattle Point
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Bald Eagle of Cattle Point on San Juan Island
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OUR RETURN TRIP TO VAN ISLE MARINA SEPT. 17TH TO SEPT. 22ND

Our voyage home to Van Isle Marina began with our first stop at Gorge Harbor. We anchored for the night and the next morning we motor sailed to Sturt Bay on Texada Island. The weather cooperated with sunshine and a breeze of 12 knots. In the morning we crossed Georgia Strait to Scooner Cove. We enjoyed dinner in the pub and a dip in the hot tub. The next morning we were off to New Castle Island and Nanaimo.
We stayed for two days visiting Petroglyph Park and enjoying the town. Louie was a winner at the Casino.
We timed our departure for slack tide through Dodd Narrows and then on to Genoa Bay.
We had a lovely evening with our friends Alex and Mike. We shared a potluck dinner and some lovely wine. The next day we had a great lunch at the Genoa Bay Cafe and we departed for Van Isle Marina. We arrived about 5 PM and our circle was complete.
Our adventure to the Queen Charlottes ended but we will savor the wonderful memories forever!

Texada Island to Nanaimo
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The "Love Boat" was our neighbor in Sturt Bay on Texada Island where we spent the night.
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Newcastle Island is a great place to tie up or anchor while visiting Nanaimo
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Petroglyph Park is located about 2 miles out of Nanaimo where prehistoric petroglyphs are carved into the rocks overlooking Nanaimo Harbor
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A figure of a man

 
 

Petroglyph of sea creatures