Starting out for the ferry, geared up and ready to mount our bikes, I mentioned the time, and if we would be late for the 11:45 ferry because the one after that — I thought — was not until 1:00. Well the 11:15 was the last one until 1:00. OK — next time don’t wait so long before checking the ferry schedule. Then by the time we did our little exploratory ride and had hunch (that we had packed to take with us to Guemes) we arrived as the 1:00 ferry was pulling out. We thought it best to wait here! We sat at the ferry landing, chatted with a Guemes resident next to us, accepted a chocolate truffle from another on the other side of us, and waited for the 1:30. Finally we would get to Guemes Island.
Since we were all dressed and on our bikes to miss the 11:15 ferry, we may as well take a little spin. First to the bike shop where Susan could look for new saddle covers as ours are wearing out. Nope, they didn’t have those.
After that failure, we rode a short trail near the camp ground and out to the Rotary Park and back. The end to the short trail affords us a view of part of the town of Anacortes.
The Madrona trees always intrigue me.
After lunch at camp we rode on to the ferry landing in PLENTY of time for the 1:30 ferry.
It’s a small ferry that holds more vehicles than one would think. Five minutes crossing time is all it takes. Seems like you could swim there.
Finally on the island, we enjoyed every turn of the wheel and though I saw a few photos I would have liked, we didn’t make any stops until this side attraction caught our eyes. A different kind of totem pole is all I could guess.
There are several short hikes in that area that sound interesting, we didn’t take any.
There were walking/hiking sticks place around at some trailheads which is always helpful.
This sign was an entertaining way to tell you what the rules are.
Moving along, we enjoyed the scenery and a few odd or different things that got our interest.
Is this a bed head or a bike rack I wonder.
A very small and spacious cemetery that will provide a last resting place for decades to come.
We pulled into an unstaffed produce stand but did not wait for anyone because we were not in the market for onions, garlic or greens. But Susan noticed this sign and said it was made for me. She’s right.
Rounding the next corner, we found ourselves on the shoreline strewn with drift wood and some really nice views, making it real that we were indeed on an island.
The deer. Deer are so common and yet whenever we see one we point it out, stop for it and give it all our attention. You would think it was something rare and exotic. This one must be used to people doing just that as she did not move from her spot when I stopped for her photo. But she did keep one eye on me.
Interesting mailbox. I like different mailboxes but don’t see many, except when I was in Florida and every other house seemed to have some sea creature as a mailbox icon. This one must be using beach debris for its statement.
I was surprised that Susan missed this next attraction, the puzzle addict that she is. I called to her to ask if she had seen it and no, she had not. Had to turn around and go back to it of course.
She says there are some nice ones in the collection and when we do this ride again, she will bring one to leave so she can take one.
Our time was soon ending for this trip on Guemes. We want to plan something for a later date and will be contemplating that. Back on the ferry for the ride ‘home’.
That’s all for this particular spur of the moment (thanks Susan) adventure. We head home tomorrow so have one more night here. Susan’s PT appointment got moved up to late afternoon so we have plenty of time.
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