Monday, August 10, 2009

That's My World - Whidbey Island

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As many of you know, this past week has been a busy one with two of my children visiting. We tried to show them as much of our world as we could during their stay and on Saturday to took off for Whidbey Island. We took the ferry over to the island and visited several parks. It was a gray, cloudy day but the island was as beautiful as ever as we hiked several of the trails.









Fort Ebey State Park, a 645-acre camping park on Whidbey Island, was originally built as a coastal defense fort in World War II. Concrete platforms mark the gun locations. The park has three miles of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a freshwater lake for fishing, and miles of hiking and biking trails.



This was taken at a park above Deception Pass -- one of those truly breathtaking places that I have written about before. As I said, the weather was crappy and gray, but hopefully you can get a sense of the beauty!
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41 comments:

  1. bobbieAugust 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Sylvia, this looks like a fabulous place. The kind of territory I would love to explore.

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  2. JamesAugust 10, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    My wife and I fell in love with Whidbey Island, we stayed at a cute little place called Captain Whidby's and we could'nt wait to go back. I can't believe that 15 yrs went by so fast. I still want to go back though.
    Great pictures and thanks for sparking my memories.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY, SYLVIA! Why didn't your oldest daughter visit, too? Hope all is well.

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  4. RajeshAugust 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Very scenic and awesomely beautiful place. Must visit for any nature lovers.

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  5. Elizabeth BradleyAugust 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    I would love to live on Whidby Island. Thanks for sharing the lovely photographs.

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  6. PeggyAugust 10, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    The gray day couldn't hide the beauty of your pictures. When looking at the water, I almost wanted to dive in! Just beautiful, thank you!

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  7. Reader WilAugust 10, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    What a great world you have! Thanks for sharing, Sylvia! Your photos are gorgeous. Have a great week.

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  8. IndraniAugust 10, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Great place for vacationing! Lovely shots shared!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful Natural Park and great shots.
    Luiz Ramos

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  10. JDAugust 10, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    awesome pics. I somehow like the color grey..

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  11. Sally in WAAugust 10, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Glad to read you still had a good time even with the not so perfect weather. I don't care if its raining at Deception, I still love visiting there.

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  12. EveAugust 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful!
    We used to live on Whidbey Island - just a couple miles south of Deception Pass. To this day, it is one of my favorite places!

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  13. DarcelAugust 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    That looks like a place we could visit. My husband and kids love the outdoors.

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  14. CarverAugust 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    The island looks beautiful. Rain doesn't interfere with that at all. Wonderful sequence of shots form your beautiful part of the world.

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  15. Guy DAugust 10, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    You never disappoint Sylvia, this are brilliant pics.

    Have a great week
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  16. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Oh what a beautiful island. I'd keep that in mind whenever I find my way around that corner :)

    Glad you enjoyed your time with family

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  17. Mark KreiderAugust 10, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    This is a photographer's heaven. You've used it very well!

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  18. SandyCarlsonAugust 10, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    You got yourselves some good exercise, that's for sure! What a grand landscape.

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  19. antigoniAugust 10, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Amazing place and your photos are fantastic. Thanks for sharing these precious moments.

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  20. B i r g i t t aAugust 10, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    What a wonderful place to visite and enjoy the nature :)

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  21. Linda ReederAugust 10, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Ah, yes. Your world is also my world.

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  22. Jenn JilksAugust 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Take lots of photos, visit much, and blogpost them in the winter when things are quiet!

    We are having fun with a wee one & adult children, too!

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  23. SunnyAugust 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    What a great place to explore. Lovely photos.
    Sunny :)

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  24. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 10, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Sylvia: What a neat place to walk the trails, beautiful photos.

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  25. DarleneAugust 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Your top photo makes me want to step into the picture. A lovely spot for a stroll.

    I love the bottom photo. It is spectacular.

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  26. pennyAugust 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Wonderful views Sylvia. I would love to wander around there too.

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  27. EbieAugust 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    This is my main blog.
    The trails look like a good place to go hiking. The view is so breathtaking!

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  28. ArijaAugust 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    How wonderful to have all these wonders at your doorstep so that you can enjoy them with your most important visitors. I am sure the company was more importandt than the weather.

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  29. storytellerAugust 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    What a BEAUTIFUL place to walk ... very scenic and peaceful!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  30. SnapAugust 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    How beautiful! I love the Pacific North west and you show it off well. Looks like you had a nice time with your family.

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  31. GaelynAugust 10, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Yes, but with the gray sky comes the rain that creates those lush green forests. A breath of moist air to me. Hope you enjoyed time with your family. Nice captures.

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  32. CarolynAugust 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    I sometimes think our west coast is at her best wrap in mist and a mantle of grey clouds. Your photos and country are beautiful and made better when you can share with family.
    Blessings and smiles

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  33. LewAugust 10, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful place and photos! The part of Whidbey that I am familiar with is the Naval Base. We had some people working there a few years back. I have never been to the area though.

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  34. The Pink Geranium or Jan's PlaceAugust 10, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Beautiful post!

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  35. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersAugust 11, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Looks like a beautiful day out, and a marvellous place to have on your doorstep.
    Janice.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Despite the cloudy weather, your pictures turned out beautiful! That looks like such a wonderful place.

    Thanks for sharing your world, and for visiting mine. Have a great week!

    -Nadia

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  37. IreneAugust 11, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    Sylvia, thanks for the intro to Whidbey Island.

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  38. chrome3dAugust 11, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    There was some amazing paths on your walk. A true enchanted forest.

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  39. ms toast burnerAugust 11, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    That is a great travel ad for Whidbey Island! Beautiful. :-)

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  40. SwarnaAugust 11, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Yes, there is beauty in greyness - in several ways! To us in India facing a drought, a black cloud - without silver lining - is, of late, a sight for sore eyes...

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  41. KayAugust 12, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Oh yes! Deception Point! I was so excited to see that photo since we were there this spring. Wonderful photos.

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