Have few scant minutes as being charged arm and leg for internet access at Orcas Island Cafe while waiting for ferry. Not all is terrible. They also have a real cafe. yummmm chai latte.

The islands have been really nice for me - I got lucky with the weather, and the cycling (my fitness issues aside!) is nice. Rolling hills and sceneic shots of the sound. Yesterday it took me an hour to pack up camp, this morning 45 minutes - I think things are going to slowly work themselves out.

Even Bob and I are starting to get along (better) (although I need to get rid of more stuff!!!!) and we had our first crash as I was trying to walk my bike out of my camp site which required going down a slippery hill in my bike shoes. Basically - i didn't have enough traction, it was really steep, the bike took off with bob and me with it. But nothing hurt or harmed.

I will need to get a US phone if I'm going to keep texting/updating, as apparently its only free for me to receive texts. So if you don't hear for me as frequently for the next bit, that's why. Oh and on a related note, cell phones are a consumers nightmare. I kept on telling the Roger's representative 'I swear I'm not an idiot but I just don't understand what you are saying - i have the unlimited international text plan and I'm still being charged $2 for each text out of the US?
Him: "maybe. It's not exactly clear."

Also. got delayed a bit at the border crossing onto the San Juan island when I irritated the border guard by not having a plan.

Him: If you don't have a plan, how do I know your plan isn't to come into the States get a job?
me: But I just finished my job!

Once he found out I was a lawyer he relaxed. If there is one profession that has a hard time working illegally, Lawyers would be it.

Ok off to enjoy my scone!!!!!!!