on the way to the ferry we listened to Emme sing
the kids had a blast on the ferry
they couldn't believe we got to drive our car onto the boat
( the boss & me August 30,2008)
Jaxson enjoyed the view from the window
When we got to the Island we headed over to a little place a friend recommended
alas it was closed
yes some restaurants close at 4:00pm on a Saturday
As I gazed in the window of The Braeburn longing to go inside & sit on the perfectly mismatched chairs , I realized that we were no longer on the mainland
A reflection that I had, had a hint of before while driving past the picturesque homes boasting not only square footage but acreage
We were now on island time, the whole island just went with the flow as if every ones ipod was on a perpetual loop of three little birds you know the song Bob Marley
don't worry about a thing
So after a quick moment of silence for my lost experience, I just didn't worry! I said to Angelo well people here got to eat on Saturday night too right
so we were off to find food......5 of us still had tummies that NEEDED to be fed
much to our relief the local pizza place was situated beautifully boasting a views that surpassed many beach resorts
"5 and a baby"
"oh well it may be awhile"
"sure, we can wait, no prob"
finally seated
orders taken
view enjoyed
drinks delivered
crayons going
we over hear the group at the table next to us
in full complaint mode
" I can't believe this food is taking so long"
"this place is so slow"
we over heard the above comments then realized these people were here from "the city"
I bet when they ventured over to the island they wanted to slow down, have a relaxing dinner, & enjoy
so why was it that they couldn't
well here is what I noticed
Dad was working with his laptop, ignoring everyone & inserting " I'm so hungrys" and " what kind of service is this" ' s every so often
Mom was trying to calm the hungry child with a whole bag full of toys and snacks
the Kid was strapped into a stroller wanting nothing but to be released from the seat belt to explore
so I guess it is true you never can take a vacation from yourself
because everywhere you go
there you will be
I am glad that the Carvajal's are the kind of people that enjoy being with themselves anywhere if that makes any sense at all
Which brings me to the FOOD
I think when I am in heaven I will eat this pizza every night
It was truly the BEST pizza I have every had
complete with feta cheese, roma tomatoes, pesto, basil, & artichoke hearts
you can believe I will be trying to make this in the near future---maybe even tonight
THANK YOU WHIDBEY
***note from the author***
i spent the entire way back to the ferry trying to convince Angelo that taking the ferry to work wasn't so bad & that he should buy me a farm on the afore mentioned island where I could raise chickens, grow my own organic produce, & be a bicycle egg saleswomen
6 comments:
i'm sure he's convinced.
Hey my mom's sister lives on that island, did you run into her? I remember visiting when I was 15 and it is a beautiful place.
I want to say that Emeline's song was... well... "special" so special that i turned down my computer speakers.
Oh can I come live with you then? I love those days where you are perfectly content to be with just your family and ignore the rest. We also enjoy the peace of island life...if only we could afford it:)
I am glad you guys had a good time! we will have to tag along with you next time, before four of course :)
Hey I was just on Whidby and tried to convince Chad to move there as well. Maybe we'll go in on a vacation cabin together.
I love her singing! I especially love how she shook her head to belt out those end notes. She is so so cute!!
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