May 2 - 9th 2004
 

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DAY 5   ORCAS ISLAND

CANADA
Day 1 - Pender Islands
Day 2 - Mayne Island
Day 3 - Shawnigan Lake
UNITED STATES
Day 4 - San Juan Island
Day 5 - Orcas Island
Day 6 - San Juan Island
Day 7 - Lopez Island
Day 8 - Return to Sydney and cycle to Victoria

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Leaving Friday Harbour.
 
 
This is the half way point around Orcas Island. We stopped at East Sound to pick up some lunch supplies and then headed onto Moran State Park.
 
 
We found a secluded spot to lock up our bikes so we could hike up Mt. Constitution.
 
 
Across a bridge.....

.... up the garden path......
 
 
......around all the huge trees.....

.....a stop for lunch of course......
 
 
...check to make sure we're going the right way....
.....taking in the sights along the way....
 
 
.....and at last we're here. The top of Mt. Constitution.
 
 
 
A rest at Cascade Lake before heading back for the ferry.
Betty on the way back.
The hike up Mt. Constitution was certainly worth it. For those who feel they have legs of steel, the ride up will test your stamina.
The switch backs were brutal. Hiking up is a nice alternative.
 
 
Spin to Day 6: San Juan Island

For other hikes, bikes, and adventures, go back to the Staff page and look around.

Credits: Photography and artistic design: Carol Guthrie.

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