Rain doesn’t bother me one drop. I love the sound on the roof and watching the way the earth, sky and the “ in-between” interact. But my personality doesn’t let me spend too much time in contemplation. I start looking for ways to enjoy the rain experience on the islands when I have a day off.
With the restless energy that needs to be released, I head out to Ebey’s Landing. Some of the Reserve’s best walking is along the strip of rocky beach between Fort Casey and Fort Ebey state parks. The beach rises to dramatic 200-foot high bluffs, most of which are accessible by a trail. When you reach the top of the ridge you enjoy one of the best views out the Straits of Juan De Fuca.
After a nice long walk, I am a little hungry and decide to enjoy a light lunch at the Greenbank Farm’ s little pie shop. You absolutely, positively cannot leave here without sharing a piece of warm berry pie with ice cream. It’s a favorite local’s spot, warm and cozy with the hum of good conversation on a wet day.
What next, well thoughts of a nap…….but no, I have a book I have been wanting to read and so I visit some of the wonderful bookstores in Langley and Freeland. There is the Moonraker in Langley, and the Book Bay in Freeland to start, and of course the Sno-Isle libraries are located in each town.There are also many interesting shops, especially in Langley, that a wonderful way to spend a quiet afternoon.
Of course, by now, food is on my mind again and there is absolutely no better place to go for warmth, good service and outstanding food than Prima Bistro in Langley. It also has a great view for watching the rain sweep across Saratoga Passage.
Did I tell you I love the rain?
