Cruise North: PNW Journey has ended

We completed our last leg of our cruise, on the water, when we tied up at the Cap Santa Marina in Anacortes. Our arrival was at 9:45am, which gave us plenty of time to start preparing the boat for truck transportation back to

Our current position is: 48 30.803N 122 36.300W

While I hope to get back online by Monday evening, to upload some photos, here is a short insight on what we've been up to since my last posting.

September lst - Lyall Harbor to Prevost Harbor, Stuart Island, San Juan Islands (9.3 nm)

A photo taken during our our morning cruise.

Prevost Harbor

September 2nd - Prevost Harbor to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island (6.9 nm)
While on our morning cruise, when we left Prevost Harbor we pass by Johns Island. There is a large collection of teepees, which we passed. I recall seeing a smaller number of these teepees in 2005. I'm curious as to what is going on. Is this a kids' camp? Can anyone come? Is there an indian tribe that is growing? If anyone knows what is going on here, please let me know. Curious minds want to know. I counted about 75+ teepees, but not certain how many are actually there.

A thistle in the flower gardens of Roche Harbor. Does this prove this is a flower vs a weed? I've always loved the thistle, which we do not see in So. Cal. But I know many of my PNW friends view the thistle as an invasive weed.

We enjoyed our walk to the Mausoleum. We saw a large fox, while we were on our walk. And upon our arrival, there was a young deer eating grass next to the Mausoleum.

September 3rd - Roche Harbor to Garrison Harbor, San Juan Island (2.2 nm)
Garrison Harbor is the site where the English had a camp in the mid-1800s. An American Camp was set up on another side of the island. The two military forces were involved in a political war, each claiming ownership over the island. Aka "Pig Wars". While it is now an historic site, it is a great place for boaters to visit by water (and you can also visit by car). There is a lovely hiking trail, to the top of the mountain, which gives you a nice view to Victoria, Vancouver Island and to other others in the San Juans and Gulf Islands. It is one of our favorite hikes in the San Juans!

There is also a beautiful flower garden at Garrison Bay.

This photo doesn't really capture the beauty of the area, which can be viewed by taking the hike to the top of the mountain. It is definitely worth the hike!