These are scenes from the North Shore of Oahu. They were taken on the last day of the OP Pro Hawaii surfing competition, but we were too late for the awards presentation. It was awesome to sit and watch surfers of all ages. My favorite was a man who STOOD on his board with paddle in hand, making his way over the waves to distant breakers and surfing WAY beyond the crowd. He stood to return as well, falling only a couple of times.
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
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