Rainy Day Tuesday

After a couple of months with basically no rain, we got our share on Tuesday. There was a good wind to accompany it and temperatures may or may not have reached 60˚ (F). It was actually kind of refreshing, though I’m not sure that the tourists agree.

For more water themed photos visit Watery Wednesday.

Watching the sunset at North Beach

Every time we have a nice sunset, locals bundle up and head to North Beach to watch it. I keep telling myself that I won’t take yet another photo out there. I’ve done pretty well this year keeping to that – but I gave in. I did. I admit it. I succumbed to the temptation and took some photos. Maybe next time I’ll be stronger.

This is a Skywatch Friday post.

Anderson Lake

East Jefferson County hosts a number of small lakes. This is Anderson Lake, which lies a few miles southeast of Port Hadlock. In most years it is popular with trout fishermen and picnickers. This year, the lake is closed due to a high algae content.

Low tide on North Beach

One way to beat the heat is to walk on North Beach. As a breeze almost always blows onto the beach off the 55 degree Strait of Juan de Fuca, we have a built in air conditioner. Add sea fog and we actually had to wear jackets on our mid-day walk.

Saturday on North Beach at low tide

The tide’s out. The sun’s out. What more could you ask from a Saturday in Port Townsend?

Puppet Show for Summer Camp Money

One enterprising young lady has set up a puppet show along Water Street. She started telling a story but people kept coming up to ask about her setup. So, we had an opportunity to engage a puppet in conversation. I hope she makes her goal. I left a couple of dollars.

Passengers boarding the Port Townsend-Keystone Ferry

The Port Townsend ferry terminal that connects to Keystone Landing on Whidbey Island is seeing its typical holiday traffic. Waiting vehicles already line Sims Way and WSDOT has announced that most of the spots on the ferry have been reserved.