The Island Life, Continued

The Friday Harbor Marina offered some beautiful views and a peaceful stroll on several occassions through our trip.  We stayed at Earthbox Motel & Spa which was super convenient to restaurants and the ferry!

Here are a few photos from our strolls around town and through the marina:

Saturday was a big day: our 5 hour kayak trip.  My push-up training helped, but thankfully we were in a two person kayak trip so I could take a few breaks!  :) 

There was no shortage of scenery and wildlife.  We were very thankful for our guides Katie and Andrew from San Juan Outfitters and since we were the only two on the trip, it felt totally personalized!  We departed from Roche Harbor, headed South and around Henry and Pearl Islands and back. 

We had views of the Olympics and a bit of the Cascades.  Amazing weather and our first sunburn of the season!

Wildlife included canadian geese and goslings.

Kelp crab.  I even took a bite out of the kelp.  Ummmm, it tasted like salt, surprise surprise!

Chiton

Sea stars!

One of many bald eagles we saw!

Harbor Seals

Fox

We're almost there!

Needless to say, it was a nice way to spend our day.  We returned to Roche Harbor after a hearty Downriggers supper for more spectacular sunset views.

We toured the cute chapel:

Saw "Colors" flag ceremony:

And walked around the grounds:

what.a.day!!!!!!  :)