I am excited to arrive at Anacortes for many reasons, none the least of which is its proximity to the San Juan Islands.   I have budgeted two weeks here, so I can spend the weekend island hopping.  As an avid sailor, I have heard many tails of sailing the San Juans;  short-distance cruising between forested islands, lots of marine life, and idyllic emerald green coves with mooring balls so you don’t have to anchor.   I would give anything to be on a sailboat charter!  But if I can’t get to these islands on a sailboat, at least I can get there by ferry! Continue reading →