Friday Harbor
While only about three miles away, the trip to Friday Harbor (on San Juan Island) by foot entails a 5 mile drive to the ferry, then an hour or so ferry ride, stopping first atShaw Island and then Orcas Island before arriving at the big city (2500 people.) No stoplights, but the traffic reminds one of any small town on the mainland. No friendly waves as on Lopez. A few more places to eat, but not of improved quality. Two large markets with wide selection of food, but nobody knows you. Out near the airport north of town they are continuing to build in what looks like an industrial park.
As I was driving up the road to the Lopez ferry landing earlier, I saw a doe running alongside near the library. I slowed, knowing that deer, like chickens, have to cross the road. She did and then proceeded with lunch as if I weren't there. I don't recall every seeing a deer in Friday Harbor, although I'm sure they visit from time to time, at least on the verges.
The day was warm and sunny. The return ferry ride slow and pleasant. The usual folks getting on and off at the stops. The ferry people who tie the boat to the dock and open the mesh barricade for people and cars to embark and debark were both women. They bantered with the dockside drawbridge operators at each stop. Shaw had a chap at the dock instead of the usual nun in brown habit. The newspapers indicates the nuns are going to give up island life and move to the mainland. Another tradition fades.
posted by Gardeyloo @ 17:00
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