26. Family Reunion in the San Juan Islands, Washington State, August 2021

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SV JAN, anchored off Rosario Resort, ready and waiting for our family!

We had looked forward to their arrival in Rosario Resort for months! Rosario Resort is located on Orcas Island, in the San Juan Islands, Washington State. They came from near and far: Robbie from Lexington, Kentucky where he is in his last year of General Surgery residency at the University of Kentucky, Jade from Baltimore, Maryland where she just completed her residency in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, Marco from Portland, Oregon where he is in his second year of a Radiology residency and Bekah, also from Portland, where she works in brand marketing for NIKE. Finally the day had arrived!

Rosario Resort and Cascade Lake Trail

They all arrived by seaplane from Seattle to Rosario, a lovely 20th century resort on East Sound of Orcas Island. The first day we hiked to Cascade Lake and then sailed north to Sucia Island.

The ‘Crew’ arriving in Rosario.
SV JAN with Rosario Resort off the bow.
The Crew riding to shore in the dinghy. Rosario Resort in the background.
Robbie and Jade enjoying the View of Cascade Lake on Orcas Island.
Marco and Bekah near Rosario Resort.
The Crew minus the Captain near a giant evergreen on Orcas Island

Sucia Island

Sucia Island is a National Park which has wonderful, scenic hiking trails. We were so happy we had a sunny day to enjoy the magnificent view along the shore.

Marco and Bekah on Sucia Island with Orcas Island in the background.
The Captain and Crew on the Beach in Sucia.

The next morning we took the dinghy and hiked around Sucia. Later that day, we sailed to Stuart Island.

The Crew hiking on Sucia Island.

Sailing a little with the genoa open.
One of our daily traditions: Captain’s Hour- the Captain with the Crew .
Jade and Robbie on Sucia Island.
A selfie dinghy ride pic with SV JAN in the back upper right corner.

Stuart Island

We hiked to the Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island and then sailed on to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Turn Point Lighthouse, near the US-Canada boundary, has a dramatic views of converging sea currents, ships making the turn north or south, and occasional whales and dolphins passing by. This is another of our favorite places!

Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island. The Island in the distance is Pender Island, Canada.
Robbie, Jade, Bekah and Marco at Stuart Island anchorage.
Walking to Turn Point Lighthouse.
Happy mom!

Roche Harbor, San Juan Island

Our beloved Roche Harbor on San Juan Island.

Happy Birthday Jade!

Thursday, August 26th was Jade’s birthday and we were so happy to spend it with her! Especially in Roche Harbor, which has become our home away from home in the San Juans.

Happy Birthday Jade!!!! Jade and Robbie showing Jade’s Double Chocolate Mousse birthday cake!
Working in the galley.
Marco and Bekah

Friday was our last day. Jade had an exam to take so we headed to Friday Harbor to rent vehicles so that we could drive around the island. Driving around Roche Harbor, Lime Kiln State Park, Pelindaba Lavender Farm, Cattle Point, and Friday Harbor was so much fun. We wrapped up the week with a special dinner at McMillan’s in Roche Harbor.

Having a Crew picnic in English Camp.
Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island.
Happy Captain!
Cin cin! Martinis for all! Our special dinner at McMillin’s at Roche Harbor Resort.

Roche Harbor at sunset.

Family reunions are always bittersweet, aren’t they? They have an exciting beginning full of energy and activity,… and then a downside, when everybody leaves and returns home.

It was a very special week for us. We miss them so much!

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We are two circumnavigating sailors who are grateful and passionate for the opportunity to visit this fascinating world. Our "home away from home" is a Hallberg Rassy 48 MK II, a fantastic bluewater sailboat.

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