On the way to Whidbey Island

I walked Jo Jo along the beach this morning and scored a few interesting pieces, including a very large snail shell full of barnacles. I always gather these pieces and imagine what it would look like pressed into soft clay. I will have to try that when I get home. After a morning breakfast with the Dorseys, we headed to "Point no Point" lighthouse, in Hansville. Probably the most unusual name ever! We also passed by a home that was actually part of an old ship. This home will probably be the most long-lasting indestructible metal structure (house) ever. Fascinating! We walked along the beach in this area, like a peninsula, amongst blue skies and brisk winds. You could see the Seattle skyline, from about 25 miles away. We were watching many sailboats in the distance. Stunning!

I said goodbye to them, as I'm heading out to catch the ferry in Kingston. It didn't take too long for the ferry ride to Edmonds, than a short drive to Mukilteo, for the next ferry on to Whidbey Island. It worked out surprisingly quickly.

I never have overnight reservations. I just don't, with the way I travel. So in this case I had to really do some improvising, as the state park nearest me is filled up for the evening, and private campgrounds seem to be rather non-existent, for some unknown reason. It is an island. As I enter the weekend, and peak season summer travel, this will be the case. But, I've become quite ingenious, and creative with my boondocking (dry camping) skills, and resources, and I think I am pretty good for the night. I hope. I will let you know how it goes!







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