We arrived at Lopez Island just in time to celebrate July 4th. It is a popular place to go for the 4th as it is well known for having the best fireworks around and so they did! The only thing I was worried about was the fact that they are set off at dark - which was 10:30 pm! Is this old lady going to be able to stay up that late? Yes sir-ree! The fireworks display was everything they said and more.
Le Chat Beaute' decorated in all her glory!
Here we are after the July 4th 5k Walk and 10k Run which we both participated in.
The parade theme was "Keep Lopez Weird" - I don't think there is any way they will lose that reputation.
Whidbey Island where the air force launches it's fighter jets is close by and the residents "are up in arms" about the noise level. And yes, it's very loud.
Most of the islands are quite close to the U.S. and Canadian mainland. The only way you can get here is by ferry, boat, and float planes! They land and take off about every 30 minutes. Could this guy be any closer?
The first thing you will notice about the beaches in the northwest is that they are covered in wood - not the shells you see in Florida. So here is some beach art.
And my contribution!
There are over 700 islands in the San Juans of which 172 are named. Some you only see at low tide!
Island hopping here we come. More islands to visit...................
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