On Patos we picnicked a lot – on the beaches, in the woods, or across on Little Patos. Mamma knew just what to fix for a meal in the open – fresh baked bread, jam, fried chicken, pickled meats, baked beans with brown bread, cake, cold milk, and pickled fruits. Sometimes we walked to the […]
San Juan Islands
Lighthouses of the San Juan Islands: Burrows Island, Cattle Point, and Lime Kiln
How to plan a staycation in less than 48 hours: Request time off work for a week in mid-October. Decide where to go – San Juan Islands. Do a bit of research on several activities, including hiking. Call a few boat businesses inquiring about excursions to some of the smaller islands that have lighthouses. Reserve […]