Gray skies greeted us as we rose and prepared to leave Eagle Harbor. Walt and Joy had slept long and … Continue reading Thursday, September 20, 2018: Our last day at sea (sigh . . .)

Another sparkling day began at about 9 am with breakfast snacks and preparations to motor to Eagle Harbor on Cypress … Continue reading Wednesday, September 19, 2018: Whales and trails

Looking out Braesail’s port lights in the morning, we could see a few straggling clouds being chased from the sky … Continue reading Tuesday, September 18, 2018: On the shore and off again

We arrived in spacious, peaceful Garrison Bay at about 3 pm after a four-hour scenic motor trip (no wind, as … Continue reading Monday, September 17, 2018: A lazy day in Garrison Bay

After a wet and windy night, we spent a damp morning drinking tea, reading, writing, and deciding where to travel … Continue reading Sunday, September 16, 2018: Showers and walks

Rain and more rain and rain again! We spent a soggy Saturday morning in Braesail’s saloon, reading, writing, and working … Continue reading Saturday, September 15, 2018: Lots of activity=A long post

We found that Xanadu had already left the Jones Island dock when we rose at about 9 am, and Walt … Continue reading Friday, September 14, 2018: Friday in Friday Harbor

By about 10:30 am, we were motoring out of Reid Harbor toward Jones Island, having enjoyed a peaceful night and … Continue reading Thursday, September 13, 2018: A dingy dinghy driver

Swollen clouds in sullen skies gazed dolefully upon us as we left the Rolfe Cove float at 9:30 am. I … Continue reading Wednesday, September 12, 2018: Up and down on Stuart Island

A downpour doused Rolfe Cove at about 7:30 am, encouraging us to remain in our comfy beds for another two … Continue reading Tuesday, September 11, 2018: Admiring Matia’s amazing sculpture exhibits