Tuesday, July 8th … 5:29 pm
And, she’s home. Me, that is …
My traveling companions and I landed on the island and set foot in the new abode on the 3rd … and, having done this sight-unseen buying house thing now for a second time, I think I’m excelling at it! The house is GOOD.
Lots of to-dos and my unpacking/project list is a bit daunting … but I’ll get to it and it’ll all get done to my liking, probably sooner than later – knowing me! So, I will be up for visitors soon – and the welcome mat will be out shortly!
In the meantime, I’m reveling in my surroundings and getting used to being an Island Girl.
Whidbey Island … some 55 miles long, north-south, lies 30 miles northwest of Seattle in the Puget Sound. The beautiful waters of the Saratoga Passage are a mere 2 homes away from me … what views! What solace! Whidbey is the largest island in WA (it ranks 4th largest in the contiguous U.S.) and home to roughly 60,000 people – most of them in the northern half.
The northern part of the island houses the naval air station and the southern end (where I am) houses artists, authors, agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs. In the middle is the area where Penn Cove mussels abound; so, if you like them – this is the place to be! I am in my element! Vibrant people, farm-to-table markets and critters abound!
I sat on my deck this morning under brilliant blue skies and sunshine, marveling in the absolute QUIET of the area … I could hear the bees and bugs humming as they flew by me, the leaves swish-rustling in the cool breeze and a few dogs barking in the distance. And that was IT. No airplanes, no fire sirens, no traffic.
Bliss.
My nightly wanderings have been nothing short of dreamlike as I walk down the lane and take in the breathtaking views of the mountains and water and boats sailing past from my cliff top path. And, every night I’ve been accompanied by an inquisitive cat or deer!
On the 4th we saw 4 eagles flying overhead … this truly is a wonderful place!
I knew I was looking for something and I’ve finally found it!
Yay … the Island Girl has arrived and the lobster is HOME!