This is the perfect weekend to get further north than we're usually able. Our first stop was in Edmonds, next to the Saratoga, a whale watching/tour boat. It was fun to talk with the crew and watch the captain use the remote control to maneuver her in a small space.
We had a visit from my aunt and uncle, who live nearby. We had a great time catching up and hearing about their adventures with their new travel trailer...51 days up to Alaska and back. They retired last year and say they are busier than ever! (Something to look forward to...)
We were lucky enough to catch up with a small pod of orcas heading north between Whidbey and Camano, just off Langley. We followed along (respectfully!) for over an hour. Every time we thought we were past them, we'd see one right ahead of us again and have to slow down. Of course we could have gone way around and continued on...but it's hard to stop watching whales when they're right in front of you!
Navigating the waters around Hole in the Wall, the southern entrance to the Swinomish Channel, is always fun. It's a shallow and narrow waterway, with wildlife, log booms, and spectacular houses on the cliffs. And of course, the Rainbow Bridge.
We found a great spot at a public dock in La Conner. We packed the Nutri-Bullet to make margaritas and fortunately the inverter handled it very well!
A couple of herons, that are not shy, hung out on the dock. One of them really wanted something in the small boat nearby but got scared off before actually going in the boat.
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