May 22, 2014 Eastsound, Orcas Island

                                                       Our newest crew member

May 22, 2014

Eastsound, Orcas Island, San Juan Islands

We weren’t sure where we were going to take Ashley and Ada on their boating adventure. It depended on when David was able to get the transmission filter installed and tested. We had hoped to make it to Eastsound on Orcas Island but it all depended on departing in time to make it back through Peavine Pass during slack tide.

Luckily, the part for the transmission fit and functioned well. We were on our way earlier than expected so headed for Eastsound.  Revved up the engine to 8.5 knots to get us there in time.  Ada took a two hour nap which is so unlike her…must have been the motion of the boat that kept her rocked to sleep. We arrived about three hours later, anchored, had lunch than boarded the skiff for shore.

Ada was a real trooper wearing her lifejacket…more like a straight jacket. We had a lovely stroll through this delightful town, did some shopping, stopped for bakery goods and an ice cream (all the necessities) and then ended up at Madrona’s for a beer. Ada fell asleep on the walk back to the skiff and slept all the way to the Belle. She is now over the initial confusion of where she is and what is happening and has taken full control! She is the Captain now!

It’s an early night tonight especially for Ada and Mom. David and I aren’t going to last much longer, either. We are expecting a storm tonight so have our anchor alarm on just in case. We are one of two boats in the harbor.  Tomorrow we hope to show the girls Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

                                    Fun times with Mom

                                Today's Special...mussels and clams

                                        Baby at the wheel!