2010 Cruise - Part 4: English Camp

Here are the photos from the summer cruise we took in 2010. We've broken the cruise up into separate parts to make the loading easier. Enjoy the pictures.

So, as the Google Map picture shows, we left Roche Harbor and wound are way through the pass to English Camp at Garrison Bay - one of the few national parks that flies a British flag (gifted by the Queen Elizabeth). On our way in, we waved at some friends who were coming back from Victoria. They anchored next to us that evening, after checking back in with customs at Roche Harbor.

You can just see the rock in the middle of the pass.

We anchored at this seal popped up to see what's going on.

E, I, M & L having landed at English Camp

English Camp and American Camp (on the other side of San Juan Island) were the two military camps from the infamous "Pig War." Other than the pig, I don't believe a shot was fired in anger, and in fact, as time went on, both camps invited the others to special events. Interesting piece of US/Canadian history, but we'll let you google it for more information.

L. and the crew under what used to be the largest maple tree - until a branch broke

We happened to arrive just in time to help fold the British flag

Friend with E, M & I

While they zoomed back, we took the more traditional Norwegian steam method - what some refer to as "potato power."

Notice the eagle over my shoulder? No? Here's a close up.

I starting another batch of sourdough bread

Kids on the beach doing what kids do best

M collecting specimens

M, E, friend, and I

"Bob" I's loaf of bread - just in time for dinner!

We headed out the next morning after a couple of wonderful days, headed toward Deer Harbor! (part 5)

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Part 1, Part 2, Part 3