We pulled into Roche Harbor Marina guest side moorage this morning around 10:45. Our aim was slip number 26, with a little help from some 13 knot wind and bad timing we missed our target and a piling by only a few centimeters and safety tied up in slip 27 at 10:55. We plugged in for the first time in 9 days. Scott gave the boat a fresh water rinse and we headed up the docks to pay moorage and get lunch (that I didn't fix). Next and most importantly, we leisurely made our way to the playground for some sliding and swinging. Naps, showers, laundry, and a little grocery shopping followed. Dinner, which consisted of cheese, crackers, fresh pineapple, and pan fried chicken was made here on the Velvet Sky. Electricity and internet was being utilized by 7:00 pm. I started downloading photos as Scott started trip planning the next leg. I joined him shortly as the internet is slow as molasses. We will be in Canada midweek.
Here it is 11:38 pm. Scott and Bucket are sleeping. The photos just finished downloading (4 hours later) and still a few did not get loaded, some "error." Tomorrow I will add captions to the photos and share more about the last 9 days. For now, I will end the day by saying, "goodnight," and sending love to all.
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| This photo kind of depicts how the weather felt that day. Although we stayed dry and I don't recall it raining that day, it was cold and damp and a little eerie as we made our way slow and steady through the Swinomish Channel. |
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| This is the first Bald Eagle I spotted off the starboard side of the boat, then...... |
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| Then....off to the port side we see more than we can count, adults,juveniles, male, and female.....such an incredible sight. |
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| This is the approach to a portion of the channel called "Hole in the Wall." It looked like such a tight fit (if any fit) for the boat. |
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| I think this is where Scott announced we were moving along with a mere 17 inches of water below the keel. |
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| We made through spotted the "Rainbow Bridge" that is the gate way to La Conner |
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| Scott learns about jiggers and how they are used to catch smelt. |
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| Nine little smelt and fresh pineapple made a nice meal |
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| Hello sunrise....fare well La Conner |
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| Good morning Capt'n and Little Crew Man |
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| And onto Deception pass.... |
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| James Island....a tiny little island. We had a small fire at the center of the island, we sat were we could enjoy viewing both sides of the island at the same time. |
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| I couldn't resist a photo op.... |
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| Hiking and exploring |
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| Good idea? Uh....maybe.... |
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| The Island so big it had a dock with enough room for 2 boats |
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| Talking about finding deer, or hunting, dragons, or.... |
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| He makes it! All by himself.... |
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| I have been informed that they are "Kings of the Mountain" |
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| OUCH! Fell off the teeter-totter! |
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| On again...... |
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| Off again! |
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| Decides playing on the beach with his shovel and pail is safer.... |
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| Approaching Sucia Island |
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| On Stewart Island we decide to row our bikes ashore for some trail riding. Turns out the trail is gravel and mostly up-up-up hill.....so we did some good trail pushing... |
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Totally worth the 3 mile hike/walk/run/bike pushing trip.....the view was spectacular and Bucket is proving himself to be pretty darn good at snapping a photo.
This is at Lover's Leap just before Turn Point |
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| A swing in the middle of the woods? COOL! |
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| This was a heart pounding experience.....I made it to the top of the mast, monkey hugging it almost the entire way. I felt likeI was so far up and if I fell, well...it was going to hurt, bad! Next time will be easier, I know this because I look up at the top now and from down here, it truly is not as far as my mind made it out to be.....next time, less fear, more enjoyment. |
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| Photo taken from the top of the mast |
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| Our daily hike....this is our second day on Stewart Island....we left the bikes on the boat |
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| Tree hangin' is a must! |
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