Well the tests weren’t back in 24 hours and we decided to move a bit closer to Victoria to maximize our time in Canada. Fisherman’s Bay on Lopez or Friday Harbor on San Juan Island sounded good, a bit closer, less of a straight shot across the Juan de Fuca Straits which can get pretty roley poley. The trip was pretty gentle but Bailey still had a rough time. Aceprotabs to the rescue, 1/2 a tablet. An hour later, he doesn’t care who picks him up, it’s all good.
Moon rising over our Port Hadlock anchorage, 8/23
Port Hadlock sunrise
Passing Port Townsend: As soon as we passed this lighthouse into Admiralty Inlet, the waves kicked up a notch too much for Bailey. Earlier, we passed a Navy ship unloading at their base off Marrowstone Island. Tailed by a patrol boat, gun prominently displayed on the bow, we feigned disinterest
American Camp looms large on San Juan and we noted some temporary anchorage on the Northwest side of it. Closer than either of our proposed destinations, to Victoria, we decided to give it a try. Exposed to the North and East, protected from the South and West in calm weather deserved a chance. The pass between San Juan and Lopez Islands demands attention not only for its beauty but for rocks, deadheads, boats and swirling debris. Once past, just around the corner is sizeable Griffin Bay. You will get a view from my swimming destination. More on that with the next post.
A look back after coming around the small rocky “island” to the left, past the buoy into Griffin Bay. Maybe I could swim around that island later and visit the birds and seals?
COVID tests were on our minds. Checking every hour or two, always results pending. By 2 PM we decided we would not move on if they returned this day so called the Victoria Marina and rescheduled reservations for Wednesday through Friday. That evening, back from an after dinner hike Pat checked again. They are back! Both Negative! Canada, here we come!!
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Just reading all of your posts…just got them this week. So fun to watch your progress. Waiting on COVID test…so anxiety-provoking!
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Haha! You know that feeling after your wonderful journey this year! Such a relief!
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