We spent today driving the length and breadth of San Juan Island (its only 18 miles). The weather has cleared, although still coolish and quite windy. First stop, at the southern end, was part of the San Juan Islands National Historical Park and the Cattle Point Lighthouse. In The Pig War of 1859 the Americans dug in here to protect against British Warships off the coast. (Weird story - Google It!).
Continuing on, we headed north on the west side of the island to Lime Kiln State Park and Lighthouse. This is a great park with easy trails and views of the ocean and lighthouse. Historically, many tons of Lime were mined on this little island.
Next stop, at the north end of the island is the resort town and marina of Roche Harbor. After a nice lunch at the Lime Kiln Cafe on the pier, we hiked around the pier oggling at the incredible array of yachts. $$$. We enjoyed a welcome surprise when a retired couple we met gave us a tour of their "Rebozo". They had retired from teaching years ago and now called Roche Harbor their home. Their boat is like a big motor home; all the features of home.
Dinner tonight at Haley's Sports Bar.
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