Since we arrived in the San Juans essentially a day early, we didn’t really plan out what we wanted to do today. (this is a recurring theme with us) Unfortunately some necessary boat repairs meant we pretty much had to head up to friday harbor to buy some parts (and a Canadian flag for customs). Also, the Crow’s Nest Cafe in Friday Harbor has a buttercream latte that makes me a very happy camper. The weather was drab and not a very interesting that morning so I didn’t take photos, instead I worked on making myself a coffee on the stove and making Jason and I eggs and sausage burritos for breakfast. I cook 10000% more on a boat than I do at home. Probably because there’s no internet out here. Tragic. Anyway, we made it up to Friday Harbor, Blue-J got a slip for the night and I got myself a big ole latte. We then headed to the local West Marine. All our errands were accomplished before lunch time! Life’s pretty efficient when you’re used to getting up at 4:30 every morning.
One of the most interesting things to do here is just walk the docks. Since it was a holiday weekend, the marina was packed with all kinds of interesting boats. Including a few of my favorite little tugboats. Someday i’ll have one. They’re just stupid cute. I hate it.
After working on the boat a little bit. (draining the water out of the fuel filters, replacing all the fuel/water fill o-rings, and filling her up with oil) (don’t ask where the oil went, because we have no idea!) we went out to get some tasty thai food for dinner! and some ice cream for Jason for dessert!
Friday Harbor is a lot of fun. I got to see a little more than just the main strip this time because I had to walk all the way up the street to NAPA. It would be interesting to live on an island like this. Anyway, since we’ve chartered a few boats up here in the San Juans we wanted to go someplace new, and that means Canada! So tomorrow, we head NORTH!
It was an interesting and productive day! The boat is ready to go and we are ready to go! Canada here we come! 🙂