Birthday, time out. Itinerary goes something like this: glide over cold black-green water between gum drop islands, check in to enchanted cottage, swim in turquoise pool, roast in sun until medium-rare, repeat. Crack chilled pinot gris, ponder spectacular sunset view, dine on fresh Alaskan halibut and blackberry cobbler a la mode while bucks and does and rabbits play games, old vine cabernet, count comets and planets, and plot paths of satellites, sleep on lofty cloudlike covers.
Wake up to roosters crowing, head to virgin forest, wander around pristine lakes under periwinkle skies, dive into crisp aquamarine water, stretch out on ancient cedar dock...contemplate...
Repeat!
Some of my favorite Orcas haunts are soulfully depicted by local artist, David Densmore. David has lived and painted on Orcas for many years, and to me, he captures the heart of the island best.
When you're there next, I hope you can experience some of these:
- Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant (dinner on the back deck)
- Cascade Lake in Moran State Park
- Darville's Gallery
- New Leaf (best Eggs Benefict anywhere)
- Rosario Lounge (best Bombay martini anywhere)
It is so hard to capture the beauty of Orcas. David's paintings and your photos do a great job of serving up the fond memories, though.
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