San Juan Islands 2002

God made the sky, the land and the sea.

And the San Juan Islands are the epitome

Of all that goodness rolled into one.

Especially great when you see the sun.

But even in rain and fog you see

What a wonderful place these isles can be.

Small villages nestled in coves along

The rugged coastline inspire a song.

A lovely little B & B

To lay our heads, just you and me.

Good food to eat, local brew to taste

And at their prices...do not waste!

The "Pig War" history plus a Lavender Farm,

The chill in the air made us wish we were warm,

A bracing walk to Lime Kiln Point

To see the lighthouse put ache in hip joint.

On Orcas we climbed to the top of the peak

Of Mt. Constitution.  The view made us weak.

So awe inspiring it was on this day,

The skies so clear as we made our way

To the highest point in all the San Juans.

With sun shining bright, we felt like mere pawns.

The ferry rides gave us time to reflect

On the beauty here from on the deck.

Then on Whidby Island a short detour

To Deception Pass to complete our tour.

The bridge so high above the gorge

Took our breath away, it was so large.

On to seattle through fog and snow

And finally sun as on we go

To meet our new Grand Circle Tour,

We'll fondly remember our time right here.