What a Difference!

We left the Foss on Friday (May 15) around 9am. (Mac gets to spend the day with his other grandma!) We headed south for Jarrell Cove. The day was gorgeous. Nick got to hang out on the bow in a bean bag lounger.

Relaxing on the bow while underway

The water was calm and there were very few boats on the water other than small fishing craft. Anyone who knows us understands that wildlife is a big draw...so we were disappointed there was not a better showing on the way down. We finally saw a few porpoise as we entered Case Inlet. (Some day I will get a decent photo of these elusive creatures! I am putting a better camera on the boat.)

As we rounded the corner into the cove we were a little surprised to see zero boats. We figured it would be quiet but there were absolutely no boats other than the few that are privately moored there all the time. Anchoring was easy, as we didn't have to look out for other boats or mooring buoys...we just picked a spot and dropped the hook. We eventually saw a few people walking in the park but really, what a difference from last weekend in Gig Harbor, where it was so crowded that one could almost walk on water!

Empty Jarrell Cove

We  inflated the kayak and took a spin...we were rewarded with a closeup of an otter eating a fish. CRUNCH...CRUNCH...CRUNCH!

We also watched a female Common Merganser feeding nearby. Quite a beautiful bird...large, with striking coloring.

We had a little party...not gonna lie. We needed it. The reflection of the clouds on the water was stunning...but that might have been the wine talking...or the Scotch.

Clouds...trippy

Speaking of kayaking...we recently ordered two single kayaks. After trying a couple of things (our old plastic double - too heavy and difficult to put on the boat) and the inflatable SeaEagle double (not a quality experience) we decided we needed lightweight singles. So excited for these to arrive!

It's hard to believe this will be our 4th summer with Europa. Engine hours as we left Jarrell this morning read 624!

We were prepared to spend another night out but the day was just too rainy and dreary so we headed home.