Kudos to Corfu for providing a fabulous first impression. This is what I saw from the balcony of our stateroom on the Viking Sky. This scenic Greek island provided many photo ops, which will be shown in future blog posts. Thought for the Day: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. … Continue reading Corfu, Greece
Tag: San Juan Island
Lavender - San Juan Island In temperate climates all over the world, you will find Lavender. Its history dates back to the Romans who used it in bathwater. Its versatility comes from 47 different varieties used in flower gardens, cooking, cosmentics and therapeutic oils. There are lavender fields within a short drive of my home … Continue reading Lavender
Mule Deer Ever seen such big ears!? This mule deer doe must have sensed I was no threat, her fear instinct did not overtake her curiosity. But, she was cautious, only allowing one camera shot before returning to her breakfast. Even though she wasn't looking at me while grazing, her ears always pointed in my … Continue reading Big Ears
This photo was taken along the back fence line of a lavender farm on San Juan Island. The light on the big knot in the fence and diagonal line of red leaves is what caught my eye. I have to admit, the title isn't very catchy, but I'm stuck with it now. It was "Accepted" … Continue reading Old Fence
Lime kilns are used to heat limestone in order to create cement. A seemingly endless vein of pure limestone and the growing demand for its use in road construction, mortar, etc. brought labor, industry and prosperity to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Early kilns, like the first two in Roche Harbor, were built out … Continue reading Lime Kiln
Washington State's oldest continually operated hotel, the Hotel De Haro, is located in Roche Harbor on the north side the San Juan Island. Its 20 rooms have hosted visitors since 1886, including Theodore Roosevelt and John Wayne. Only six of the twenty rooms have en suite bathrooms, other rooms share 4 bathrooms located at the … Continue reading Hotel de Haro
On the west side of San Juan Island is Lime Kiln Point State Park, where a lighthouse guides ships through the Haro Straight between Vancouver Island, British Columbia and the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The lighthouse was built in 1919, and the scenic outlook is just a short walk from the parking lot. … Continue reading Lime Kiln Lighthouse
On the northwest side of San Juan Island, off the coast of Washington State, is Roche Harbor. The harbor is sheltered on three sides making it ideal for small pleasure craft. Fishing, whale watching, artists and craftsman provide a resort-like atmosphere. Thought for the Day: Where is there dignity unless there is honesty. … Continue reading Roche Harbor
I've heard of kelp. I know it grows in the ocean, commonly called seaweed, and is often used in Asian cuisine. That's about all I knew about kelp until I found this specimen on a rocky beach of San Juan Island. The bright yellow "blades" draped over the driftwood and rocks are 4-6" wide and … Continue reading Kelp
Happy Thanksgiving! A scene like this makes me truly thankful for Mother Nature. This is actually a sunrise, but the moon implies a sunset. It's difficult for me to think of the moon in the early morning -- a week from now I won't remember the difference anyway, so I'm just trying to keep it … Continue reading San Juan Sunset
One exceptionally clear morning I caught Mt. Baker during sunrise. I was staying in a vacation home on San Juan Island and happened to crawl out of bed in time for this shot. At 10,781', Mt. Baker is the third highest peak in Washington state. It's part of the Cascade Mountain Range and lies 31 … Continue reading Mt. Baker
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