Well, for my now addicted five blog followers, allow me to apologize for my absence. You see the past two days this laptop lost it's internet connection and/or power as I was composing some amazing post material. But alas, today is a beautiful and fabulous day in Roche Harbor! We pulled our anchor and left Stuart island this morning.. only a twenty minute ride and we were docked in a Sausalito like haven that is Roche Harbor. Bryan, Charlie and I skipped up the dock for our first latte. lunch, champagne and ice cream since Friday. I know, it doesn't seem long, but boat time is not like real time, especially when you are all in closet sized rooms and with limited things to do as you cannot leave the boat when it is anchored for days in a cove. Although we did take the dinghy to Stuart Island yesterday and all took a nice long hike/walk up to the schoolhouse and played soccer and football with the kids. Charlie has been amazing and she bounced up the hill on our hike and insisted on walking all the stairs (old timber) on the way back.
Back to today; after our lunch and ice cream we wasted no time in checking out the spa and shopping in Roche Harbor. Even with a temporary power outage on the island we felt invigorated and wanted to see more. So we took the hotel shuttle (no we are not staying there tonight) to another well known town called Friday Harbor. This ride was truly beautiful and magical as we passed a sculpture park, vineyard and the famous (real) camel named Mona. The old taxi guy could hardly stand it as he quizzed Charlie about what animal she might see on his microphone.. there were only two other people on the shuttle with us. Well, the camel didn't impress as much as the small aquarium at Friday Harbor, or the toy store. Another highlight was a gallery with totems, carved kayak paddles and artwork by local artists, some from Indian reservations. We didn't buy anything, and walked some more and decided we better get back.
Bryan and I showered in a shore shower and the Hale-Stroud clan is on their way back to the boat from their showers. We are headed to McMillans for dinner which is the best spot on the island from what we have heard, plus it is at the end of our dock in Roche Harbor.
Tomorrow, we pull anchor again and go out to another unknown destination, I am not sure where yet, but that is just the way things go when you're not driving the boat. Still beautiful here, perfect weather and really cool people hanging out on their vessels on the docks. Love it, but miss home, friends, family, Tahoe and clean sheets ha ha!!
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You now have 6 followers! I happen to be one of the lucky ones who lives here on the island. We retired up here 2 years ago and life couldn't be better. If you think it's beautiful here, the people are even better, if that's possible. They are caring, generous, and accepting of everyone. It is truly a paradise. I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation here. How was McMillan's? I've never eaten there, but Duck Soup Inn, just outside of town, FH, is my favorite. My husband wants to try the huckleberry ribs at the cafe' in Roche Harbor. Rachel Ray was there and had a show about her trip here. Oh, I live on the west side and can watch the orcas from our deck.
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