DAY 13

We started the day off with making quick reservations for the ferry and a leisurely breakfast before the short ride to the terminal. Once on the ferry with the bikes parked we were free to head upstairs and explore the ship.

The trip was about 3 1/2 hours with one stop in Friday harbor on San Juan island where we offloaded a handful of cars and gained several. San Juan island has a full time population of about 6000 but can double that with visitors in the summer.

The trip could have been longer and I would have been fine with it, I know it wasn't a luxury liner but standing on the bow with a hot cup of coffee watching the world go by was a great way  to spend the day. Didn't hurt that I knew as soon as we landed, and cleared customs, we would be back on the bike.

As the son of a son of a sailor,
I went out on the sea for adventure,
Expanding their view of the captain and crew
Like a man just released from indenture.

As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man,
I have chalked up many a mile.
Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks,
And I've learned much from both of their styles.

Haul the sheet in as we ride on the wind that our
Forefathers harnessed before us.
Hear the bells ring as the tide rigging sings.
It's a son of a gun of a chorus.

Where it all ends I can't fathom, my friends.
If I knew, I might toss out my anchor.
So I'll cruise along always searchin' for songs,
Not a lawyer, a thief or a banker.
Jimmy Buffet

I think that works for the boat and the bike, at least it does for me. Leaving the ferry, clearing customs, finding the road, watching the rain, decided to call it a night early. Headed east about twenty miles and ended with a bite to eat and a trip to the Jacuzzi.