Friday, April 20, 2012

Seattle Departure

Goodbye Seattle
Friday Harbor

Buster departing Friday Harbor
We departed Seattle on Friday, April 20th with mixed emotions, leaving family and friends behind and wondering what new adventures lay ahead of us in the coming year-long voyage.  The seas were calm as we headed north from Seattle for our southbound trip along the Coast.  For those unfamiliar with this part of the country, boaters in Puget Sound must go north and then west around the Olympic Peninsula before reaching the west coast of Washington State.  We spent the first night in Anacortes and then cruised west into the San Juan Islands for a stay at Friday Harbor.  Our friends Chris and Susan (Leonard’s cousin) along with their two boys met us at Friday Harbor aboard their Nordic Tug, “Buster.”  We had a delightful visit and were treated to a bon voyage lunch.  We were also delighted that our son Duane and grandchildren were able to meet us in Friday Harbor for a weekend cruise to Jones Island and Stuart Island.  We had a great time exploring, playing on the beach, hiking to the Islands school house, and building a beach shelter with pieces of driftwood.  We returned to Friday Harbor for goodbyes and final bon voyage wishes.
Mariah & Porter with Friday Harbor Seal

Got d' Fever at Jones Island
Duane Relaxing at Jones Island
Our beach-side Shelter
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  1. SusanApril 30, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    It was great catching up with you two last weekend.... we all enjoyed and the boys were so impressed with "Got de Fever". We will be keeping a close eye on you through your blog. Safe travels and who knows, maybe we'll be down your way in the winter :-)

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