Whidbey Island

Gina and I had a little overnight trip to the inn at langley and then checked out the rest of Whidbey Island. Going during the winter and during the week seemed to be a good call. We had the inn pretty much to ourselves to build a little fire and relax by the water at dusk. Langley was a slow little town and we had a nice room so it was relaxing.

We drove to a couple of state parks today before heading home. As we were driving, we passed by this guy hanging out right by the edge of the road.

Lighthouse at one of the state parks- fort casey.



We stopped by the little town located on Penn Cove- maybe you've heard of Penn Cove mussels? anywho, i guess a lot of mussels hang out here. Was a great weather day for winter- sunny and clear. you can see across to mount baker- gina's fave mountain.



Then we went to point of deception state park and did a big hike. here are some of the pics from the trail.



This is from the bridge over the point of deception- the deception being that existence of this straight between whidbey and fidalgo islands made whidbey- and island, not a peninsula as thought when it was initially discovered. beautiful views toward the pacific one way and back toward the motherland (see mt baker again) the other. walking out on the bridge was a little frightening- a narrow walkway and big ole semis cruising by shaking the bridge was a little worrisome for yours truly.




full picture set- http://picasaweb.google.com/craig.duvall/WhidbyFeb09#