Life In The Slow Lane
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4:06PM A group of survivors and their guests ventured to the San Juan Islands last Friday morning for a delightful weekend getaway. To say that the chain of islands, Lopez, Orcas and San Juan, are beautiful is an understatement. They are simply breathtaking. Our final destination was Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
Slow and easy best describes this peice of paradise. Winding country roads, stunning shorelines, beautiful parks and quaint seaside towns call you to become a typical tourist or do nothing al all. We opted to do both.
The lavender fields were in full bloom at Pelindaba Lavender Farm and we had a grand time participating in all of the activities and demonstrations taking place at the 13th Annual Lavender Festival. We also took time to stroll through the 9th Annual Friday Harbor Art Fair to preview original works from local artists.
Whale watching, kayaking, biking around the island and various tours took the group in different directions. My calling was the two books from Oprah's summer reading list which I had packed.
San Juan Island has something for everyone, if that something calls for you to unplug from stress and recharge your battery. If you decide to visit you must plan to have dinner at Coho Restaurant in Friday Harbor. Owner/chef Anna Maria de Freitas and her husband David Pass have created a fabulous dining experience complete with exceptional cuisine, superior service and cozy ambiance. Reservations are recommended.
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