A Short Day on Orcas Island

Yesterday we had the opportunity for a brief visit to Orcas Island. Not only is Orcas a stunning getaway but, it's also a big part of my husband's childhood. He spent summers playing in the water, running through the forest and having all sorts of adventures there with his brothers, both in camp (Nor'wester) and out of camp.

We started our day at Teezer's, arriving just in time to snag the last Blackberry & Cream Cheese Pastry and slice of pumpkin bread (no nuts, perfection!). Add to that two blackberry scones and coffee (we brought milk in a sippy for Daughter) and we were set... for the moment.

Following our breakfast, we headed to one of Orcas' rocky beaches to check things out. No starfishes this time around but plenty of tiny crabs and rocks to skip. We did find what appears to be a baby deer skull tucked among the rocks. Next, it was off to lunch. We debated between Bilbo's (not fabulous Mexican), Rose's and Vern's (good steamers & a view but not much else) and decided Cafe Olga was the place. The food is consistently good and Husband can't get enough of their pie. I ordered my usual, the Chicken Cashew Salad on Greens & a cup of their Tomato Basil Soup, Husband ordered the soup and the Salad du jour w/arugula Prosciutto & artichoke hearts and Daughter had just a cup of the soup (all came with good rolls). Lunch was terrific and filling and we took a slice of blackberry pie to go and headed for the park by Cascade Lake for some sun and playtime before heading back home.