So, it has been way too long since an update I know! We arrived on the island about two and half weeks ago. From Anacortes, WA it is a beautiful hour and a half ferry ride out to San Juan Island. There are a number of islands off the coast of Washington, so despite being quite far offshore there are pretty much views of other land for most of the trip. The ferry docks in Friday Harabor which will be our home base for the summer. Awaiting our arrival were our new landlords, frantically waving from the dock and nearly getting hit by a number of cars while trying to chase our van down in the street. A sweet elderly couple, they instantly made us feel welcome as they showed us to our new place. A small one bedroom, furnished apt just a few minutes walk from downtown. Perhaps not the most upscale establishment in the neighborhood, but certainly adequate for what we need and a short walk to town and work makes it the perfect location!Dowtown Friday Harbor is similar
to Bar Harbor, a bustling mile or so block of shops, restaurants and kayak/whale watch excursion companies. The town fills up around ferry time and then calms down as people rent bikes or mopeds and head off to do their thing. Its about nine miles to the far end of the island. The few main road takes you quickly out of town and into rolling hills and farmland. Along the East side of the island, you stay mostly inland as you head past the local vineyard and out to Roche Harbor on the far end. Roche Harbor is a bustling little marina, boasting some of the biggest and most expensive looking boats I have ever seen!
to Bar Harbor, a bustling mile or so block of shops, restaurants and kayak/whale watch excursion companies. The town fills up around ferry time and then calms down as people rent bikes or mopeds and head off to do their thing. Its about nine miles to the far end of the island. The few main road takes you quickly out of town and into rolling hills and farmland. Along the East side of the island, you stay mostly inland as you head past the local vineyard and out to Roche Harbor on the far end. Roche Harbor is a bustling little marina, boasting some of the biggest and most expensive looking boats I have ever seen! The West side of the island is home to Lime Kiln State Park and San Juan County Park. Lime Kiln is known for being able to see Orca whales right from shore. One of my 
coworkers is a naturalist who keeps me posted on when the whales are in town. We got to bust out there and see some last Friday night, pretty spectacular! San Juan County Park is where Will's kayak company launches their tours. There are also a few really neat beaches, actually quite similar to those in Maine. Rocky coast lines and freezing cold water is pretty much the norm! There is less surf here though as we are blocked by the Olympic peninsula, so most of the time its pretty darn flat. Not going to be much short boat action this summer for Will! The other major difference is the huge amount of massive driftwood that lines every shoreline. Not really sure why that is, but it is pretty unbelievable.
coworkers is a naturalist who keeps me posted on when the whales are in town. We got to bust out there and see some last Friday night, pretty spectacular! San Juan County Park is where Will's kayak company launches their tours. There are also a few really neat beaches, actually quite similar to those in Maine. Rocky coast lines and freezing cold water is pretty much the norm! There is less surf here though as we are blocked by the Olympic peninsula, so most of the time its pretty darn flat. Not going to be much short boat action this summer for Will! The other major difference is the huge amount of massive driftwood that lines every shoreline. Not really sure why that is, but it is pretty unbelievable. I started work last Monday at a PT clinic called Islanders Physical Therapy. It is a private, outpatient clinic. Those of you who are familiar with my resume know that this is a big change for me! Outpatient is something that I have always wanted to try, but have never felt quite comfortable or found the right clinic for me. So far, this place has just been great. A small clinic, with one other fulltime PT who is also the owner. There are few part time folks that wander in and out as well as a full time rehab aide and office manager. It is a beautiful space with 5 private treatment rooms and well equipped with plenty of modalities, cardio equipment, etc. She is very laid back and easy to work for. My productivity expectations have been very reasonable allowing me lots of time to actually think things through and learn some new things. The perfect intro to outpatient so far! And I can walk there in less than 10 minutes =)
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