Living on Whidbey Island

Ferry from Mukilteo to Whidbey

The minute I get on that ferry, I feel like I am home.  After 13,000 miles, we are finally on Whidbey Island, our home-away-from-home at my brother's house.  Although the "Sis Suite" here is small, it is 10 times bigger than our RV.  We have our own bed, bathroom, washer and dryer, kitchenette, living area, and we can actually move around without stepping on each other or one of the dogs.  We've taken a week or so to adjust to being on solid ground.  After cleaning out the RV we washed clothes, paid bills, took a cruise on Bro's boat, volunteered for a beach clean-up, and took a few bike rides to our favorite spots.  This has to be the most beautiful place we've seen since leaving San Diego (the view of the Olympics from our patio is posted below).  Really.  Whidbey is heaven on earth!  Just don't tell anyone.  

Getting back to the research -- On Monday we attended the Whidbey PFLAG meeting and were pleased to learn that this year they have been focusing on issues related to LGBT seniors.  What a coincidence!  I shared what we've been up to in our travels. Members of the group made some great suggestions and provided contact info for this area.  They are interested in the project and want to stay informed.  I think the Northwest is the perfect place to get something started and I am so happy to have connected with this great group of caring and concerned Whidbey PFLAG members.   More to come!

View of Port Townsend AM

View of Port Townsend PM