Every night we get a call from Sam and he asks if we are still alive. Fortunately we are always able to answer yes. More alive then ever! In motorcycle lingo it's called keeping the shiny side up.
What an unbelievable day. We left Leavenworth at 7:30 and arrived in Anacortes, Washington ready to take the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island at 11:05. It was so exciting! Motorcycles are allowed to pull to the front of the very long lines of cars, which is the only reason we made that time slot. People in cars get there one hour ahead of time and wait until boarding time. The walking passengers embark first, then the motorcycles, then the cars. The trip takes over an hour. Once we arrived we immediately took off for the less commercial parts of the island. It was glorious. We drove by and saw the Sculpture Park which is filled with a variety of different...sculptures. From there we went to Roche Harbor. We turned this corner to get there and were immediately surprised by this beautiful little villagette. We had a lovely lunch at Madronna's, sitting outside watching the boats and talking about what we needed to do to move to this Eden. From there we stopped by Lime Kiln Point State Park but were not fortunate enough to see any mammals swimming around. George told me that at one time the islands lime kiln works were the largest west of the Mississippi.
What an unbelievable day. We left Leavenworth at 7:30 and arrived in Anacortes, Washington ready to take the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island at 11:05. It was so exciting! Motorcycles are allowed to pull to the front of the very long lines of cars, which is the only reason we made that time slot. People in cars get there one hour ahead of time and wait until boarding time. The walking passengers embark first, then the motorcycles, then the cars. The trip takes over an hour. Once we arrived we immediately took off for the less commercial parts of the island. It was glorious. We drove by and saw the Sculpture Park which is filled with a variety of different...sculptures. From there we went to Roche Harbor. We turned this corner to get there and were immediately surprised by this beautiful little villagette. We had a lovely lunch at Madronna's, sitting outside watching the boats and talking about what we needed to do to move to this Eden. From there we stopped by Lime Kiln Point State Park but were not fortunate enough to see any mammals swimming around. George told me that at one time the islands lime kiln works were the largest west of the Mississippi.
The picture of George and me in the little yellow car was a hoot! We were at a whale watch area and were walking back to our bike when George jumped in somebody's rented put-put car. It was so funny. So I was taking a picture and we were hurrying so the real people who had rented it wouldn't catch us. This other group got into the fun and told me to go sit in the car and took a picture of both of us. We were all totally cracking up. I was amazed we both fit in. People walk onto the ferry and then rent these little cars to drive around the island. I really wanted one!
My favorite stop was the next one. We stopped at the Pelindaba Lavender Farm. I love lavender and wish I had purchased a few things. Darn that capacity issue! Oh well. It was fun seeing the fields of lavender and looking at all the things that were made from it. When we were walking back to the bike, I went to the restroom, and George made a few friends. There was a family group who had come over and rented mopeds and little three wheel mini motor cars. They were all laughing and carrying on and having such a good time. I told George that we need to be having fun like that with our family while we still can. They left before we did, so when we passed them on the road there was much honking and more laughing. Then we saw them again downtown and more camaraderie. I share this very small interlude because it was a wonderful part of a perfect day.
We went back to the ferry and parked the bike and walked around the downtown area. Finally we were able to board and after a long trip were back in our room by 7:30. What a day. We are both exhausted and cannot wait for tomorrow to do it all over again.
Note to all: If you would like to email me my address is gplatt007@yahoo.com I'd love to hear from you. I appreciate all your comments. The wonderful place we are staying make cookies every night. I have my chocolate cookie waiting for me. Peace out, Jenson
My favorite stop was the next one. We stopped at the Pelindaba Lavender Farm. I love lavender and wish I had purchased a few things. Darn that capacity issue! Oh well. It was fun seeing the fields of lavender and looking at all the things that were made from it. When we were walking back to the bike, I went to the restroom, and George made a few friends. There was a family group who had come over and rented mopeds and little three wheel mini motor cars. They were all laughing and carrying on and having such a good time. I told George that we need to be having fun like that with our family while we still can. They left before we did, so when we passed them on the road there was much honking and more laughing. Then we saw them again downtown and more camaraderie. I share this very small interlude because it was a wonderful part of a perfect day.
We went back to the ferry and parked the bike and walked around the downtown area. Finally we were able to board and after a long trip were back in our room by 7:30. What a day. We are both exhausted and cannot wait for tomorrow to do it all over again.
Note to all: If you would like to email me my address is gplatt007@yahoo.com I'd love to hear from you. I appreciate all your comments. The wonderful place we are staying make cookies every night. I have my chocolate cookie waiting for me. Peace out, Jenson
If I met you on the road in your leather I would think you were one awesome motorcycle mama!
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