Monday, October 12, 2009

That's My World -- San Juan Islands

Time again for That's My World, a marvelous place to share the beauty of your world with us! My World is hosted each week by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy, Louise AND I'm very happy and honored to have been invited to join the team. Click here to sign up and share your world!

I haven't been able to visit all the islands, but I have been to Orcas Island although it was years ago. The San Juan Islands images are from Google.



Meet the magic San Juan Islands! The idyllic San Juan Islands are located in the northern reaches of Puget Sound, some 80 miles north of Seattle in the northwesternmost corner of the state of Washington. Their natural beauty, equitable climate and relaxed life-style make them an increasingly popular place with vacationers as well as retirees. Over the years, the San Juans have been included in various lists of America's most desirable places to live. There are approximately 172 islands in the group, depending on how you count them. The four largest and most populated are accessible by Washington State Ferries out of nearby Anacortes. These are: San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw Islands. Waldron, Stuart, Blakely and Decatur Islands also have significant populations although they are only accessible by smaller boats, or by air.





A few of the smallest islands are owned and lived on by individual families.





The islands together comprise San Juan County, one of the smallest in the state, but Washington's fastest-growing county. The county seat is at Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island. It is also the islands' largest and only incorporated town.

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45 comments:

  1. JamesOctober 12, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    These pictures really show off the beauty of the area. I have wanted to vist Orcas Island for a long time.

    My Mother Inlaw's life long friend used to and maybe still owns a B&B on Orcas.

    I hope you are having a great day!

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  2. Deborah GodinOctober 12, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    That is the very picture of idyllic!

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  3. Quilt WorksOctober 12, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Oh, my , so beautiful! I will add it to my list of places I want to visit.

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  4. Christella D. MoodyOctober 12, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Your posts are not only beautiful but educational. Didn't know there were so many islands.

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  5. abbOctober 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    What beauty! Hope I get to see them in person.

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  6. Great Grandma LinOctober 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    lovely place, we visited there several years ago and had a great time. We ate lunch at Friday harbor and toured the island. Would love to return some time.

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  7. ArijaOctober 12, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Congratulations on being one of our hosts for this my favourite meme.
    I would love one of those islands to live on with the mild climate that a surrounding body of water gives one. A lovely, comprehensive post.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful place. Great Natural and human resources.
    Luiz Ramos

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  9. KayOctober 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I wonder what it feels like to own your very own island. Magnificent photos, Sylvia.

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  10. Elizabeth BradleyOctober 12, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I love the islands. Whidbey Island is featured in one of my stories in my book. My mother and father lived a little north, on Saltspring Island,(before I was born), and we have friends that live on Pender Island. Great post--great pics!

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  11. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 12, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Such a beautiful part of the world and I confess to not knowing of this before. One too Google. The blue is so rich.

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  12. eileeninmdOctober 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Sylvia, Beautiful photo for that's my world. Thanks for hosting too.

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  13. annalarssonphotographyOctober 12, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgeous shots Sylvia!!!
    I would love to walk with my camera in that forest - it breathe peace and calm :)

    Have a great week!
    Anna

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  14. Lisa (Mountain Photog)October 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Spectacular scenery and beautiful photos! You really do live in a lovely area. I'm looking forward to more armchair explorations. :)

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  15. SnapOctober 12, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful shots of a beautiful place. Thanks for the memories and congratulations on becoming a member of the My World team!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    i have visited a couple of the islands years ago. they were enchanting and memorable. when i return to the west coast, one of these days, the pacific northwest and the islands are on my must-see list.
    wonderful post.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I happened to have my computer speakers turned on and just now heard beautiful music from your blog. Nice!

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  18. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersOctober 12, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    First of all - congratulations, Sylvia. Already left you a comment over at MWT. This is such an inspiring post for me. A school friend of my son has visited the San Juan Islands several times to go on the whale trips, and a blog friend of mine has a holiday home in Anacortes so I know a little about them. the photos you've selected are lovely. Adding it to the holiday wishlist right now...!
    Janice.

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  19. Joe ToddOctober 12, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    What a beautiful area. For me it is a must see place.

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  20. Reader WilOctober 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    This meme brings us to places and people we've never heard of before! Isn't is lovely?! Well thank you being a member of the "that's My World"team.

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  21. BarbOctober 12, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    I've been to the Gulf Islands - now I think the San Juans are on my list! They look idyllic.

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  22. Guy DOctober 12, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Oustanding as always Sylvia...your photography is second to none.

    All the best
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  23. Photo CacheOctober 12, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Congratulations on being a part of the "management team".

    I'm sure this place has been in movies a lot. Love to see it someday.

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  24. DarleneOctober 12, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I know I have heard of these islands, but like everything else these days, my brain put the information in a hidden cell.

    It was great learning about them and seeing the phtos. Thanks for the tour.

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  25. pennyOctober 12, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful views of the San Juan Islands, Sylvia. I can't imagine how wonderful it must be to own one of them. A great get away!

    So glad you are part of the My World Team, good luck :)

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  26. maryt/theteachOctober 12, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Sylvia, congratulations for joining "My World Tuesday." Your photos are wonderful! Your world is incredible! :)

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  27. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I just visited that light house last week. It is well worth the visit. Its light gets through and shines in the moment.

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  28. Sujatha BagalOctober 12, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I always associate Spanish names to places in the southern part of the US. Wonder how the name got up there. Thank you for a fantastic introduction to the islands. Another bullet point on my list!

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  29. dianasfaria.comOctober 12, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    oh my gosh Sylvia, these islands look exquisite!
    & That is so sweet of you to help out with this meme too. I enjoy participating in this every week thanks to volunteers like yourself!

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  30. ninjaOctober 12, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Congrats on joining the team. That photo of yours on MWT site is great.

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  31. SandyCarlsonOctober 12, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    You blow me away every time I come to your blog. Beautiful place!

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  32. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Sylvia: What a fun trip into the islands around Seattle.

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  33. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    That's a beautiful part of the world. I think I just added another to my list of vacation places I haven't been yet.

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  34. alicesgOctober 12, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Very beautiful scenery and nice place from where you are.

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  35. EbieOctober 12, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Ms. Sylvia, let me congratulate you again! The best choice for a great team!

    I love your world! The aerial photos are magnificent!

    I love to visit your State one of these days!

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  36. Martha ZOctober 12, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    The San Juan Islands are on my list of places I would like to visit. Unfortunately, there are too many places on that list to get to them all.

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  37. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    What gorgeous pictures! I wouldn't mind owning and living on one of those islands myself...

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  38. IngridOctober 12, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit ! This meme is really a travel suggestion !

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  39. chrome3dOctober 12, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    This is the kind of post that really makes me visit that place, however unrealistic it might be.

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  40. magiceyeOctober 13, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    thank you for the lovely tour of sanjuan islands!

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  41. IreneOctober 13, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Thanks for the intro of San Juan islands. It seems beautifully remote.

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  42. Diane AZOctober 13, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Thanks for the photo tour of the San Juan Islands. They look so beautiful and peaceful.

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  43. storytellerOctober 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Wonderful views of this lovely island area ... congrats on joining the My World team ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,
    Happily Retired Gal

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  44. Lisa WilsonOctober 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Congrats on becoming part of the team! Beautiful photos! I've heard of the San Juan Islands and wondered what they were like. I live in the San Juan mountains in Colorado. :)

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  45. EuroangelOctober 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    congrats being in the TF Team. that is very nice..and i love your photos here! thanks for the visit!

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