The sun was up and the sky was blue, which can only mean it was time to go to Whidbey Island. Spare shorts, towels and cameras were packed and off we went at just before 9:30am. A good trip up the freeway meant we were in the ferry queue (next to a bus load of noisey oiks aka summer camp children) at just after 10am and floating on the water at 10:30am. The ferry trip felt a bit chilly today – although the sun was out there was a touch more wind (outside the car, not in) so we didn’t stay on deck for long.
On arrival in Whidbey, we set off for Langley and its beaches, restaurants and shops. Within minutes of arriving at the first beach and getting out the car Toby had completed his usual trick – running into the water and getting his shorts wet! When his shorts were removed so that he could go into the water and play he wasn’t interested! Typical!
Harry and Toby did a spot of crab fishing – and they caught a beauty – although the shell had clearly been vacated some time ago, it was a good catch nonetheless:
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After a few artistic photo’s – replicating the poses that a professional photographer was taking of some family – Tracy took the boys surfing:
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httpv://youtu.be/t9pMOejz5ZQ
Once I’d uploaded this to YouTube, the tag suggestion tool popped up with “comedy” – not sure what it thought was funny, the singing, surfing or both?
After leaving this beach behind we went up into the town of Langley and checked out some of the shops before our tums started calling us! We went to the bistro which we had eaten at on our last visit to Langley and sat out on the roof terrace again. The food was lovely, the drinks not bad and the weather was fab. It was just like being on holiday.
After the leisurely lunch, some more shopping and a stroll along the beach front we went back to catch the ferry. Although the boys were starting to get a bit bored with shops and sitting in a car, we decided to prolong their agony (and the time it would be before they could play on their DS) by doing a spot of wine tasting at the Columbia Winery. After sampling four white wines, we bought a couple of bottles and a couple of glasses and sat outside in the sunshine. While Tracy and Sally had a drink the boys decided to indulge in some full on fighting and wrestling! Just before they completely battered each other we left (with Toby in tears) and went home.
With access to DS’s, Wii’s and the xbox restored, so was order and a relaxing evening was had by all, so we were all fully recharged ahead of Vancouver! Wow, it’s all go, go, go!