Our annual holiday trek took us once again to beautiful Fidalgo Island in the Pacific Northwest. Our visit started out with lots of sunshine, but unfortunately gray skies and rain became the norm; it is winter after all. However, my Nikon and I were able to get out and capture the sunny skies around Anacortes right before the first rainstorm moved in.
Downtown Anacortes from Cap Sante lookout...
Turn 180 degrees, and you get views of Mt. Baker and Hat Island...
Here's the refinery...
Anacortes has a big ship building industry...
Charming Old Town Anacortes...
Season's Greetings...
The Visitor Information Center and right next door is the DMV...
The Public Library...
Anacortes is known for its many murals painted
on the buildings throughout town.
This one is at the local bookstore, Watermark Book Company...
Amos Bowman - the father of Anacortes...
The old Railroad Station...
W.T. Preston, now a museum...
The Cannery Building...
Even the garbage cans are interesting...
A new kayak launch and dock...
Seafarer's Memorial Park...
Anthony's Restaurant...
Cap Sante Boat Haven...
Sunset over Anacortes...
Even without sunshine, Anacortes is a charming spot for rest and relaxation. Click HERE to see shots from last year's visit.
