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  • If you are looking for the BEST things to do on San Juan Islands, then look no further! Here's what we did on our 3-day adventure to Friday Harbor, Washington!
    00:00 Introduction
    00:22 Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor
    01:47 Amaro Farm - Valais Blacknose Sheep
    03:02 Lime Kiln Point State Park & Lime Kiln Lighthouse
    06:10 Pelindaba Lavender Farm
    08:58 Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm
    10:14 San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - Roche Harbor
    11:43 San Juan Islands Fairgrounds Campground
    12:48 The Whale Museum
    15:03 Downtown Friday Harbor
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  • @naturalflow157
    @naturalflow157 Год назад +5

    I visited the San Juan Islands and to be honest it was one of the most stunning experiences ever! I truly enjoyed the video that you created and shared with us, inspiring, nostalgic, and moving. As someone who has been struggling with life and stress lately, this has been a very nice reminder to me to get out to the world again and stop worrying too much over the things I can't control. Thank you so much for the reminder and wishing you the best on your journey.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      Hi there! Yes, the San Juans are stunning beautiful! Such a beautiful place to experience! We are so happy that you were inspired and moved by the video. We wish nothing but happiness for you! ❤️ we hope we can continue to inspire you to stop worrying and just go after those dreams! 💗

  • @sanjuanislandsrealestate
    @sanjuanislandsrealestate 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video, love that you stopped at Amaro's farm!! My lovely neighbors.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  4 месяца назад

      They were absolutely gracious hosts and glad we got the opportunity to stay!

  • @pianogal853
    @pianogal853 Год назад +1

    Glad to know that there are Harvest Hosts on the island

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      We were glad there was one because there aren’t a whole lot of camping options!

  • @exitritual
    @exitritual Год назад +1

    Used to camp on Orcas and then take the ferry over to San Juan. Rented mopeds for the day and explored the island. Good times. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      We’d love to visit more of the islands! We saw a lot of mopeds and other cool little ways to get around the island without driving… next time I’m hoping we have a bit more time!

  • @laurenfriedman678
    @laurenfriedman678 29 дней назад +1

    Wait you guys are so funny

  • @KathyPetersonRealtor
    @KathyPetersonRealtor Год назад +1

    Another soothing, calming, wonderful video. Love it !!! Beautiful places ….Beautiful faces !!!! Watching your videos, I don’t remember ever hearing off color language. Kudos !!!! ❤️

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! We had beautiful weather to boot! Thank you for joining us!

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 Год назад +1

    That’s a lot of lavender stuff. I would have a field day and those Alpacas are cute. Especially the babies.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      The lavender fields are so relaxing… but so is watching the alpacas!!!!!!!

  • @helenpenrith9542
    @helenpenrith9542 Год назад

    Beautiful island 🏝

  • @kalliem9496
    @kalliem9496 Год назад +1

    Awwwww love it!

  • @pianogal853
    @pianogal853 Год назад +1

    Beautiful place for summer!
    A couple of years ago I did a kayaking/camping trip up there - highly recommend it!

  • @ms.kayak7seas
    @ms.kayak7seas Год назад +2

    Hi, Sandy and Jed, and thanks, Wanderful Revolution for sharing.
    Your video is convincing me to visit Seattle again which I visited in early July.
    You are fortunate to visit Alpaka farm which was not available for a tour when I called, so just took some photos of them from the road. Was it easy to book the ferry online in advance? I was required to purchase a round trip. I like that this small San Juan Island keeps the businesses local...although no Starbucks for 4 days was not what I expected. Most of the shops and restaurants close at about 7pm. I stayed right above the Friday Harbor and was fortunate to see seals pop up every morning, also deer came to the backyard. Did you have a chance to see American Bald Eagles by the lighthouse? I am a kayaker, so I paddled almost every day to see wildlife. If you ever revisit it again, I strongly recommend the whale watch tour. I was lucky enough to see 12 Orcas at Tea Party (they call) crossing the Canadian border.
    Very informative. Your advice is very much appreciated. Look forward to your upcoming videos. 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🛶🛶

  • @bryanparenteau374
    @bryanparenteau374 Год назад +1

    I'm glad that you enjoyed the island. I have been living in Friday Harbor for almost 25 years.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      Friday Harbor is an awesome place to live in our opinion! We do miss living on the island sometimes… Thank you for joining us!

    • @meiXshit
      @meiXshit 10 месяцев назад

      If I want to visit orcas island & San Juan island in the same trip, Which one do I go to first because of the ferry I'm a little confused

    • @alfredselvarajah2196
      @alfredselvarajah2196 10 месяцев назад

      Hello, could you suggest any places where we could park our car overnight and sleep in it? Or any camp sites in Friday harbor? Thanks.

    • @user-sk7zc1fc5u
      @user-sk7zc1fc5u 7 месяцев назад

      @@WanderfulRevolution It is a lot different from when I left in '93 and even more different than when I graduated from FHHS in '63 and even more different that when my parents and I moved there in '54. I moved because there were too many people. Now where I live a similar thing is happening where I live in the now second fastest growing state in America. No place left to go so I guess I'll die here.

  • @kirkduncan1189
    @kirkduncan1189 Год назад +1

    Ever thought of pontoons for the van?
    Another beautiful trip! love lavender so many good combinations.
    Travel safe love y’all❤️

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      Sandy won’t let me! Something about the van isn’t meant to float… that’s why we make it float! Love and miss y’all!

  • @user-sk7zc1fc5u
    @user-sk7zc1fc5u 7 месяцев назад +1

    In 1993, Car and driver and one passenger, Anacortes to Friday Harbor round trip was around $28. We thought that was price gouging compared to in the 60's. And it was first come first served. You could always tell tourists from locals. Tourists looked at the scenery. Locals either slept or played cards or ate their sack lunches or talked, inside.. Once in a while I would walk out on deck, but not often. The ferry we usually took was the "Evergreen State". In early years we took either the "Vashon" or the "Nisqually". Those rather small ferries were exciting in winter storms. And Shaw Island was a flag stop. California riders would ask us locals in the 50's if there were Indians on the islands. When I was 12, I caught a 56-pound ling cod off the dock of the Friday Harbor Shipyard. That same year, I named a 44-foot trolling boat as it went down the ways into the water at Jensen's Shipyard. I am now remembering the exciting life I had on that Island for so many years. Those were the days!!!

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing this! We love to hear about how things have changed over the years… and that is a heck of a long cod!!!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that big!!!! Thank you for watching!

  • @suzanneaydelotte801
    @suzanneaydelotte801 Год назад +1

    Those alpacas are SOOOOO cuuuute! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video…enjoyed being taken along! Safe travels!

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      You are so welcome!!! We love alpacas! They are like giant cats!!! 😂

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 Год назад +1

    Oh wow! I love it! I the idea of the whale watching and they used to have at the music store albums with whales singing. I had them play it fir me and it was pretty nice to listen too! I don’t blame you for wanting that take that sheep home. I know I would want to bring it home too! Oh that’s nice they have lavender coffee that must taste good. You said it smelt good. I would try that. Lavender it smells soo good. Love it soaps.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      The sheep were the cutest things ever!!!! We were really hoping to hear whales on underwater microphones but no luck!

  • @j6sj7
    @j6sj7 Год назад +2

    Wow, sightseeing overload in this episode! I think my fave was the alpacas... They remind me of timid dinosaurs after they've been sheered. Oops, ferry cancelled! Well at least you have your home with you and that helps you to roll with the punches, (or NOT roll). Thanks for sharing and safe, wanderful travels! -Burt in NJ

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      I will always and henceforth refer to alpacas as timid dinosaurs! Having our home with us really helped! We actually talked about the scenario of us trying to find a last minute hotel room because of the ferry cancellation!!! If we couldn’t find a place to park then we would be scrambling!!!!! Thank you for coming along as always Burt!!!!

  • @Shelly-in-Tampa
    @Shelly-in-Tampa Год назад +1

    That is the shortest lighthouse I have ever seen! La Isla Bonita!!

  • @lornamackenzie2525
    @lornamackenzie2525 Год назад +1

    What a lovely journey out to the islands. I would have wanted the sheep too! What a beautiful island and so many things to see.....well worth a visit. ❤❤

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      Sandy wouldn’t let me take the sheep! I’m sure it would fit in the van!!! Actually she’s the one trying to put every animal we come across in the van!!! 😂

  • @diannewade9145
    @diannewade9145 Год назад +1

    Whale watching reminded me of when our family visited
    Bar Harbor and went whale watching on a boat and we had the same kind of luck you guys did. Oh well at least we were both in a beautiful place. I loved the lavender place you visited. Another great adventure, thank you so much for sharing.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      You know we can’t complain to much about not seeing any whales haha. We would definitely have gone for the views alone! 🙌

  • @darrenw2803
    @darrenw2803 Год назад +1

    WAIT!!! A KYLE SIGHTING!!! LOL

  • @gonearoundthebendPNW
    @gonearoundthebendPNW Год назад +1

    Just to correct you, there is no additional charge for over height.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the jnfo

    • @gonearoundthebendPNW
      @gonearoundthebendPNW Год назад

      @@WanderfulRevolution I have a few videos on tips for getting a ferry out there when the season is busy if anyone planning on a trip. It is possible to have a bad experience trying to come and go if not prepared.

  • @pianogal853
    @pianogal853 Год назад +1

    What is "normal" length for vehicles on the ferry? And what is extra height limit?

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  Год назад

      Average vehicles are less than 22 feet and I believe the over height was anything over 7’3”

    • @pianogal853
      @pianogal853 Год назад

      @@WanderfulRevolution I took my Honda over on the ferry, it's about 21 feet, but not tall 😏.
      My Sprinter is 22 ft, but 10'5" with the kayak on top

  • @pianogal853
    @pianogal853 Год назад +1

    Lack of crew 🤔
    They got too drunk to show up 🤣

  • @jabberbone1
    @jabberbone1 5 месяцев назад +1

    I spent the majority of the video trying to figure out a way to turn off the insanely maniacal methamphetamine-fueled dance music, but pretty much failed.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah… sorry about that… 😂 😂 😂 this comment made me laugh so hard… thank you!!!

  • @jaisonlives
    @jaisonlives 8 месяцев назад +1

    What month did you visit during? The weather looks great.

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution  8 месяцев назад

      The weather was absolutely perfect!!!! We went in late July/ early August!!!