The Day(s) We took a ferry, found some whales, went rock hunting and heard a peacock scream in the deep, dark forest

This final blog post will cover several days, because we were too tired at the end of each day from playing (rough life) to write.   

Our original plan was to head to Vancouver island in British Columbia.  When we started looking more closely at the cost and feasibility, we saw that it wouldn't be possible.  Instead we went and spent the day in Anacortes, Washington.  We went to an annual waterfront festival, estate sale, fruit stand and Washington Park state park where we chilled on the beach and took pictures of flowers.

(Janae's feet enjoying the Sun)

That evening we parked our trailer at Sara's friends the Lewis's...and although they had just returned from a 6 week, 28 state adventure, they welcomed us us with open arms and food and games...we even had chores...raspberry picking and bean prep.  (Best chores ever)

(Trailer at the Lewis home)

The next day we caught a ferry to the San Juan islands and Friday Harbor.  They are a group of islands off of Washington that are fun places to visit and enjoy.  As we walked around the streets Sara had a hankering for a whale watching tour.  Janae was not feeling up to the boat ride at that time, so she chose to enjoy the scenic town and little shops and museums while Sara headed out for a three hour tour ( which turned into 4 hours...but of course some of you will start humming and singing the theme song that has three hour tour in it)

(Friday harbor)

(Lavender growing on the island)

(Mt Baker)

The whale watching trip was incredible!!!  Sea birds that Sara hoped to find were there and a pod of 11 orcas (including a baby). Swam, breached and popped their heads out to Sara's happiness!  

(Lucky Darth Maul whale whale watching hat)

Then two humpbacks glided past!!  The Darth Maul lucky hat wins again!!

For dinner we had a lovely pizza at a China food place...cuz that's how we roll.

(Huckleberry ice cream)

The next day we headed down towards Seattle to visit Janae's Uncle Mike.  He is a very talented and creative individual.  He had a beautiful garden with garden decorations he made out of wood.

( boot planter)

(Wood stork)

That night we decided to find a campground.  We ended up on a bumpy, windy road that weaved deeper and deeper into the thickening woods that was steadily growing darker.  As we neared our destination, the haunting cry of a peacock penetrated the gloom.   As we entered the campground, we quickly realized that it was made up of more "resident" campers.  We were stared at inquisitively as we quickly backed up and headed back to town to find a hotel.

The next day we drove through Mt Rainer  National Forest.  We managed not to get a picture while driving on narrow mountain roads, but here's a picture borrowed that shows it's beauty a view seen but we didn't take advantage of.

(From goodmans journey blog)

We stopped at American river and Janae and her uncle hunted for agates and other rocks and Sara watched birds.

( part of Janae's rock hounding collection)

We decided instead of finding another camping spot halfway, we would knock it out at once!  The journey was uneventful (besides Sara being surprised by the 20 year old telling her it was against the law for her to pump her own gas) we returned safe and sound!

Thanks for following our journey!!!  Until the next adventure...go out and explore!!!