Day 3 Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Larry and I enjoyed waking up ready for another day of vacation in the San Juan Islands. After we were ready we drove to Eastsound to buy the map that we had found at the book store yesterday. That map came in handy today so I’m glad we took the time to do that. We asked for directions at one point and the young lady kept saying when you get to the t turn. On an island quite a few road come to a T as their is no where else to go.

We headed for the Ferry to catch a ride to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

Last minute bike ad ons and adjustments to Larry's great bike pawn shop find.

I love the new flashlight, speedometer and iPhone holder on our bikes. I know. I'm spoiled.

I'm liking this adventure. I love to be active.

The inter-island ferry rides do not cost any money if you are walking on which is nice since we will be riding a few times this week. We got on the ferry with our bikes to begin our adventure of the day.

We saw this sailboat as we were ferrying over to Friday Harbor.

A view coming into Friday Harbor.

After figuring out which route we wanted to take we took off.

I enjoy riding bikes in new areas because if we see something of interest we pull over and take a look. Riding your bike you notice the small things. The little yellow and white flowers by the side of the road. The gardens in the front yard with a cat playing in the flowers. The street signs with a family name. John Deer tractors all lined up that make you think how much your father in law would have loved to see them.

Mount Baker with its white peaks in the distance majestically rising above all that is around. When you get to experience nature at its purest it’s worth the hills you have to ride up to get there.

In these pictures we were riding back into Friday Harbor on our first 6 mile loop.

After taking a detour to look at the golf course (of course) we rode to the 4th of July beach on the San Juan Island. The water was so blue and it was so quiet there. The sail boats in the distance calmly navigate the water.

On our way back to Friday Harbor Larry was in front as we rode up this steep incline. As I got to the top after feeling grateful I got up another hill I looked up towards Larry and in the distance I saw the blue sky and the blue water of San Juan Channel and the Islands in the distance with Larry silhouetted up ahead on his bike. My heart took a picture. After 37 years of marriage I love that we can do things like this and be active together. The best part of climbing the hill? Something difficult was accomplished and after the struggle and the burn you know you get to ride it down and experience the wind and freedom until you go back up again.

After riding 22 miles we treated ourselves to the local flavor of Lopez ice cream and a big juicy burger to share.

We walked around Friday Harbor while we waited for the ferry. One unique store we explored was Serendipity used book store. The books were piled and piled. Did I say piled? Piled. Lots of rooms were piled with books.

We got back and had to do our homework for today. No rest for the weary as my mom would say.

The hot tub felt really good at the end of the day. Again.