We moved again.  Left Deer Harbor, Orcas Island this morning and motored (no wind/headwind) some 12 miles over to Sucia Island.

A peek of Deer Harbor with Charisma in the background at the fuel dock.

Mt. Baker provided a stunning backdrop for the trip over.

Sucia Island is largely a National Park so it’s pretty untouched.  In fact within minutes of picking up a mooring we witnessed a “dust-up” between two Bald Eagles and a gaggle of geese.  It being spring, there are a lot of baby goslings.  The parents are very protective, but the eagles seem to swoop down and well, you know….WE think the eagles should stick to a diet of fish!

Some of the parents have a dozen goslings and some are down to one or two. Nature is harsh.

So, our day, once we arrived at Sucia, was a nice 6 mile or so hike across the island.  We went north from Fossil bay to Shallow Bay at the top of the island.  Did a loop over the very northern tip, then back down the inside past Echo Bay and back.  About three or so hours.  Bonus: we were able to wear shorts!  It was actually warm!!

One thing about our hikes this time of year: wildflowers abound. So many and on Sucia we saw wild roses! So fun.

Circling back down Echo Bay, we saw this lovely Yawl highlighted by Mt. Baker in the background. Such a pretty view, we may slide over here tomorrow if conditions warrant.

...And back to Fossil Bay just in time for...Charisma time!! A beautiful spot made all the more interesting when we can watch Bald Eagles, a Golden Eagle and Great Blue Herons in the trees right above us.

The other bonus: as I write this we have lightning and thunder nearby and we don’t have to worry about being the only “tall thing” in the middle of the ocean like the last five years!  We can just enjoy the show!