tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5406504479432262580..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: TPThursday: A one-day island get-awayJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46472183272182466702012-07-02T06:53:57.879-07:002012-07-02T06:53:57.879-07:00Cathy, Both Vashon and Bainbridge islands are easy...Cathy, Both Vashon and Bainbridge islands are easy day trips from Seattle so keep them in mind when visiting the area. And yes, so often I find my wrong turns are the right ones!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87697278603708327792012-07-02T06:52:39.430-07:002012-07-02T06:52:39.430-07:00Becca, you would definitely love this day trip and...Becca, you would definitely love this day trip and I think the kids would love the ferry.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89454405162777177122012-07-01T18:31:14.585-07:002012-07-01T18:31:14.585-07:00I would love to take that day trip! I think the is...I would love to take that day trip! I think the islands in the puget Sound are simply gorgeous during the summer!<br /><br />Thank you for linking up with us this week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116026852097580008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59472271932280564302012-07-01T08:25:57.866-07:002012-07-01T08:25:57.866-07:00Sound of the water, the salt-sea air, strawberry f...Sound of the water, the salt-sea air, strawberry festival, and pretty scenery -- I'm sold on this island. Funny about wrong turns taking you somewhere cool like the lighthouse, isn't it?Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20111351909196952682012-06-30T18:58:04.103-07:002012-06-30T18:58:04.103-07:00I think tradition is the key word here. . .well, t...I think tradition is the key word here. . .well, that and strawberries!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85701606085809045842012-06-30T18:57:23.570-07:002012-06-30T18:57:23.570-07:00I am glad we made the wrong turn because it was su...I am glad we made the wrong turn because it was such an unexpected highlight of the trip.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47624235600017680792012-06-30T18:56:25.496-07:002012-06-30T18:56:25.496-07:00July 4th is low tide day celebration as well on Va...July 4th is low tide day celebration as well on Vashon. A canoe with Native Americans is coming to the lighthouse as part of the festivities. Hope you make it to the Strawberry Festival.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78175109333167728262012-06-30T18:55:10.035-07:002012-06-30T18:55:10.035-07:00Our islands are spectacular - on a clear day that ...Our islands are spectacular - on a clear day that is. Another easy day-trip island is Bainbridge which can be reached by a ferry that leaves downtown Seattle, making it a great outing for visitors to the city.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21015462310640277102012-06-30T18:53:50.019-07:002012-06-30T18:53:50.019-07:00Allison, I am glad the post brought back happy mem...Allison, I am glad the post brought back happy memories for your family. Hope you'll be a follower of our blog and our travels. Thanks for stopping by.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5388282507932422182012-06-30T18:52:02.176-07:002012-06-30T18:52:02.176-07:00Glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, when the sun fina...Glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, when the sun finally comes out, it is quite pretty in this Evergreen State.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88894683612565975972012-06-30T18:51:20.885-07:002012-06-30T18:51:20.885-07:00Thanks for visiting Jessica. Yes, those cupcakes ...Thanks for visiting Jessica. Yes, those cupcakes were a real temptation. . .as was staying at the lighthouse, when I come to think about it.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1051853957757906602012-06-29T12:54:51.474-07:002012-06-29T12:54:51.474-07:00I've spent some time in Washington State and i...I've spent some time in Washington State and it is beautiful Your shots are lovely.Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4756355379293708832012-06-29T09:07:32.882-07:002012-06-29T09:07:32.882-07:00My mother-in-law grew up on an island in the Puget...My mother-in-law grew up on an island in the Puget Sound and though she no longer lives there, we have had the enjoyable opportunity to visit her hometown several times. Your photos of the ferries and Washington coastline bring back some great memories for our family!Allisonhttp://tipsforfamilytrips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41950773912025929492012-06-29T00:46:21.700-07:002012-06-29T00:46:21.700-07:00I have always heard wonderful things about these o...I have always heard wonderful things about these outlying WA islands. What a great day trip. Those cupcakes looks so delicious! Thanks for the vitual tour!Mary @ The World Is A Bookhttp://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75537150444509725072012-06-28T21:48:49.300-07:002012-06-28T21:48:49.300-07:00I love Vashon! I haven't been to Snapdragon an...I love Vashon! I haven't been to Snapdragon and it is definitely on my list. We are hoping to make it to the Strawberry festival this year too. Can't wait!walkingon travelshttp://walkingontravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71338740921781790132012-06-28T20:46:38.791-07:002012-06-28T20:46:38.791-07:00I love the lighthouse...and the cupcakes!I love the lighthouse...and the cupcakes!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503676327555462834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23007178259388527372012-06-28T13:57:15.882-07:002012-06-28T13:57:15.882-07:00I love the fact you can hope on a ferry and visit ...I love the fact you can hope on a ferry and visit an island for the day! That would be awesome. Even though you made a wrong turn, it seems your day was great.Debbie Beardsley @ European Travelistahttp://www.europeantravelista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29893497236675792882012-06-28T11:13:50.343-07:002012-06-28T11:13:50.343-07:00What a beautiful place for a day trip! Love the fo...What a beautiful place for a day trip! Love the food photos - a strawberry festival sounds like heaven to me!Lisa @ Gone With The Familyhttp://www.gonewiththefamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44004956075108161702012-06-28T10:42:42.483-07:002012-06-28T10:42:42.483-07:00Interesting that they have a strawberry festival a...Interesting that they have a strawberry festival and no commercial berry fields. They must love their strawberries!InsideJourneyshttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77530196243657252682012-06-28T02:03:03.197-07:002012-06-28T02:03:03.197-07:00You really get around! :) I loved todays post--to ...You really get around! :) I loved todays post--to have such a beautiful environment so close at hand is a dream. Wouldn't it be lovely to take one of those summer rentals and just read and nap and have BBQs?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.com