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| Sun and Calm Seas |
It was mid-May with beautiful
weather and we desperately wanted to begin our cruise northward. A few more boat projects and some business
items to complete and we would be off to the San Juan Islands and cross over
into beautiful British Columbia. Leonard
made preparations for our journey, including installing a new membrane for the
water-maker and installed two new LED spot lights for cruising at night.
The yearly project of sanding and varnishing cap
rails was also on the list and proved to be successful thanks to the nice
weather and to some newly learned techniques.
After shopping for supplies, spare parts, and groceries, we cast off the
lines on Monday, May 19th.
It
felt great to be underway again - first stop, historic Coupeville on Whidbey
Island. This adorable village by the sea
was founded in 1852 by Captain Thomas Coupe and is the second oldest town in
the State of Washington. It was
officially incorporated on April 20, 1910.
The community continues to preserve many of its original pioneer homes
and buildings whose architectural styles include Queen Anne, Saltbox, and Block
Houses. It’s a special place with lots
of charm and nostalgia.
Our visit was
made even more special with a nice dinner at Christopher’s Restaurant where we
met our friends Susan and Chris, who live on the Island.
It was great seeing them again and catching
up on mutual boat stories.
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| Coupeville |
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| Public Wharf at Coupeville |
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| Village of Coupeville |
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| Wine Tasting Venue, Coupeville |
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| Got d' Fever at Coupeville Wharf Dock |
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| Cute Shops at Coupeville |
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