Union Washington

Saturday morning brought us a picture postcard day and we hoisted the anchor for a short run over to the town of Union, right at the bend of the canal on Annas Bay, just on the edge of the Skokomish River tideflats. The visiting dock at the marina was great, as was the harbormaster - friendly and accommodating. Our 'host' gave us a run-down on the little town and pointed out a walking trail so off we went.

The trail took us up a very STEEP hill above the marina, but rewarded us with spectacular views of the canal, mountains and the Great Bend as well as a gentle slope downward back toward the water. In this picture you can see acappella moored on the outside dock.

We had worked up enough appetite for a mid morning brunch at the local cafe -- it was delicious all 'round.

We enjoyed the glorious sun and warmth ashore for a few hours then aboard again to head back up the canal northbound to Pleasant Harbor -- which is indeed very pleasant. There is a marina as well as a state park float but we chose to anchor and were rewarded with a warm, lazy afternoon - finally updating the blog.

Today is cloudy and overcast but no rain so far and we plan to run up to Port Townsend, stopping at the wooden boat school on the way. More later as we make our way up the Olympic coast to search for new sites!