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| Road to Orcas |
Jill K. Berry tasked anyone who desired to create a map for 2014.
My map is about the journey in a red truck to Orcas Island, Washington in
the San Juan Islands. Over the years I have traveled to the island to
visit my mother who still lives there at age 95. The journey takes
between three to five hours depending on ferry traffic. I thought it
would be fun to do a map about why it takes so long to make the trip but from a
different perspective. There are many fun places to stop along the way
which might delay one's progress.
For instance, there is a restaurant in
Everett that has terrific breakfasts. The Totem has been a fixture since
the 1950's or you might like to stop at the Village Restaurant in Marysville
for a slice of pie. This place has attracted travelers for many years as
well and you won't be disappointed.
Since I am always on the lookout for barns
to photograph, I might take the road to Silvana or Conway or other turns in the
Skagit Valley. The largest pancakes I have ever seen are at the Country
Cafe in Silvana. Great hamburgers can be found at the Conway Tavern or a stroll
along the water might be in order in La Connor which is full of art galleries
and eateries. In April, one cannot pass through the area without a stop
in the daffodil or tulip fields of the Skagit Valley. A very special
nursery, Christiansen's is a must for gardeners.
In the winter, the snow geese can be found
on Fir Island. They must have plenty of grubs and worms in this fertile
soil. Whale watching might happen anywhere from Anacortes to Orcas and
the scenic views of Mount Baker make many spots for a perfect picnic. So
you now see why it might just take much longer than five hours to reach
beautiful Orcas Island which needs it own art journal map!
10 comments:
Sounds so delightful -- and I love the map, too. Wish I were into driving long distances...you might find me on your doorstep! And speaking of barns, watch for mail from me this week. Hugs.
Oh my! I want to set off immediately - although you don't cite any very healthy-sounding eateries!!! Naughty but nice the whole way. The natural beauty and wildlife must be a real treat. A journey full of temptations.
I want to go too. Love the richness of the colors and the intimacy of the framing.
I love how you had the red truck in the parts!
I have always wanted to visit this area and now I see why. It sounds not only fun but delicious as well. What a wonderful map!
Love the magenta truck. I'll be seeing it in my dreams. Lovely map and trip story
Well now, isn't that a charming journey. I love the map, love the story. xo
Beautiful! That is a journey I would like to take.
Fun, narrative map! Love the red throughout unifying it, too!
I thought I had posted a comment here but don't see it. Maybe it was on the FB page. But I'll say it again: I love your map! I am partial to old trucks, and yours is a beauty. :-) Your map and story are wonderful too! I love everything about it.
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