This Thousand Trails campground is on an Indian Reservation on the Puget Sound north of Seattle. We have been coming here since the early 80's and have probably taken this same photo of "lone pine" every time we've been here.

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Our friends the Gilbertson's from California were here when we arrived. It was fun going on adventures with them. On our day trip today Clare spotted a working planting machine in a field so we decided to investigate. We were on a cabbage seed farm and the farmer was machine planting cabbage seedlings for next year. We were very surprised to hear that there were girl and boy plants (they were identified by pink and blue) and that the heads of cabbage (boy plants) were useless since this farmer was selling the seeds (the girl plants). The farmer said we could have all the cabbage we wanted!

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Our next stop was an oyster farm on the Sammish Bay. We were given a tour and were surprised to learn that here in Washington you can actually own the tidelands. This particular farm has been planting and harvesting oysters very successfully since the early 30's from their bay.

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High above Anacortes is Cap Sante lookout. From here one has an incredible view of the marina below and some of the San Juan Islands of the Puget Sound.

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This statue which stands watch at the Anacortes harbor was dedicated in 1994 to those who work and play in the sea and the families and friends who wait for them.

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Today found us at the Mt. Vernon Saturday Market. Here you can buy fresh fruits and veggies, wonderful baked goods, craft items and even enjoy some local music.

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This is the place to come if you want to see sunsets.

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While walking on the beach...

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...we met this Indian getting his daily take of butter clams. He told us that he has to let the council know about how many clams he is going to take out every time he comes clamming. Since we are on the reservation, we are not allowed to remove anything from the beach (this includes driftwood, shells, stones, clams) nor can we fish from the beach. I can forgo taking a piece of driftwood home with me for the privilege of enjoying this beauty.

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Another glorious sunset. We just can't get enough of them.

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Today found us aboard the ferry to Friday Harbor. We love to see all the fabulous boats in the marina.

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We then took a different ferry to Orcas Island where we hung out for a while before boarding the ferry back to Anacortes.

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Our friends Connie and Jerry showed up here on their first visit to Washington. We took them out to Washington Park just before sunset where we not only saw beautiful scenery but also a few deer.

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Our next stop was Cap Sante Lookout where we had an exceptional view of an oil tanker coming into Anacortes with Mt. Baker in the background...

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...and another incredible Washington sunset.

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A trip to this area isn't complete without a trip to Whidby Island. We took time to walk partway across Deception Pass Bridge...

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...and found the neat little community of Double Bluff on Useless Cove.

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Saw this tree and realized that fall is in the air up here. Although the temperature during the day is in the high 60's/low 70's, the nights have been as low as the 40's!

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Today found us on the Keystone ferry that took us from Whidby Island to Port Townsend. Our friend Barbara sells her paper beads at the market so we first went to see her and take in the rest of the things there such as this weaver that was busy at work.

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How lucky we were to be in Port Townsend for the wooden boat festival. As we wandered around we saw tall ships, wooden boats...

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...and lots of corner performers and street bands.

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On the ferry returning to Whidby Island, the captain took a slight detour so we could see this gem up close. They even fired their canon when we got close (of course it was all noise and no ball!).

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We couldn't believe the incredible pinks and purples in this sunset. This photo was taken from our coach steps.

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My highschool friend Sally and her hubby Paul who live not to far from here came to visit. We had great fun chatting, dining on Greek fare in Anacortes and strolling around the campground while they were here.

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This bridge in La Conner is well photographed as are the many yachts that come to visit.

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We have been enjoying blackberries since our arrival. We've had them in cobbler, with cream and yesterday we canned 12 jars of jam. Since we're leaving tomorrow, Al decided he better pick one more time so we can indulge tonight and for the next few days. Not only do we have the best sunset views from this space but as you can see, we have lots of berries right out our door.

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