Over 15 years ago, long before he met me, my now-husband hiked to the top of Mount Constitution, and looked down at the views of the San Juan Islands below. One particular interesting-shaped island caught his eye. He began to dream about visiting this island, exploring it, and sharing it with someone. The years passed […]
San Juan Islands
Hiking on Orcas Island
“In 1933 the United States was already in the 4th year of the Great Depression. Millions of people were without jobs. In March 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt became President of the United States. Just 5 days after taking office he proposed a solution to address the nation’s unemployment woes. ‘I propose to create a civilian […]
Lighthouses of the San Juan Islands: Patos Island and Turn Point
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 […]