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Hiking to Johnson Point, Sucia Island

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This morning's sunrise (taken from our moorage in Fox Cove, looking toward Fossil Bay) was tough to capture in a photo. The glow coming from behind that forested hill was much cooler in person.

After breakfast and a bunch of work, we dinghied into shore to do some hiking. Sucia Island is one of our favorite hiking destinations in the San Juan Islands. 

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We headed for Johnson Point today, since we hadn't done this hike in a while. The weather today (again) is sunny and cold and gorgeous. The trail was a little icy and crunchy in spots:

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Approaching the point:

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Beautiful view from Johnson Point:

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Smooth, colorful Madrone trees:

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Here's a trail map of Sucia Islands (via Mobile Maplets). We took the trail out to Johnson Point, and then on the way back we took a (maybe non-official, low-tide-only) trail along Snoring Bay and Mud Bay back to the homestead and then joined up with our original trail back across to Fox Cove.

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Heading back to Airship to get warm:

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I think I'll make a pot of soup for dinner tonight, because….brrrrrrr. The high today was 39F and the low will be 25F. Our heater is working hard out here.

We're not complaining at all though, because this:

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And this, 5 minutes later:

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9 Comments

  1. Kevin McLaughlin Kevin McLaughlin

    Not your typical blog entry! I have become quite aware that at 56, my balance and sure-footedness is somewhat suspect. Over confidence is giving way to caution and a more deliberate walking style, especially on any grade thats wet,rocky, icy etc. Get well soon, and be safe!

    • I know! I figured it was definitely worth an update, though. 🙂 Thanks Kevin M.!

  2. eheffa eheffa

    Sorry to hear of your setback Kevin.

    Here’s hoping you are soon mended & back in action soon.

    -evan

    • Thanks Evan! We’re working on it, and plan to be back in action very soon! -L

  3. Robert R Cooney Robert R Cooney

    Hi Laura, I hope that he heals quickly! I’m a fellow airstreamer and an ER doc. A super simple thing to have onboard is a “Sam splint.” It’s basically a piece of aluminum with foam on each side. Very easy to use, cheap, and effective. If you need any other travel med info, feel free to reach out!

    • Hi Robert — Thank you!! Another friend of ours just recommended the same thing. Ordered! (Definitely better than a kitchen spatula.) 🙂 And thanks so much for offering your info/expertise…we may want to do an article in the future about preparing a good medical kit for travel, so we’ll be in touch! -L

      • Robert R Cooney Robert R Cooney

        Awesome. I’d be happy to contribute.

  4. So sorry Kevin has broken bones. It’s just such a bummer when you need that rewind button and it’s not available.

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