Steve and Babs Visit

My parents came to visit us in August and we had a great time! They spent about five days with us and then went on to Victoria for two more days when we went back to work. We took them all over, to Seattle, Vancouver, San Juan Island, and up to Bellingham. I think they would move up here for good if they could! We are hoping they come back to visit our bed and breakfast before we leave here.


In an effort to provide a real maritime experience, and because I know my dad enjoys things like this, I took my parents to the Ballard Locks, which is a link for boats between the saltwater of the Puget Sound and the fresh water of the Ship Canal connecting to Lake Union and Lake Washington.


This sign at the Ballard Locks made us laugh. What exactly is a "car prowler"?


My dad under the Peace Arch, which is at the Canadian border.


The top of Mt Erie, which is the highest point in Anacortes and on Fidalgo Island. You can see the San Juans, the Cascade Mountains, as well as Mt Baker and Seattle. It was a clear day, so we lucked out on the views.


We took them up to Vancouver to check out the city and Stanley Park, which is a huge park in the heart of the city.