More Orcas, of course!

After the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound we returned to our hotel to unpack and take a moment to check it out. Nice sized rooms, good fluffy beds and our own very private front porch with a view of the beautiful grounds! This yellow cottage held a total of 4 rooms, our two downstairs rooms and two more upstairs.

I could get used to this view and I love the walking path that runs along the cliff by the fence…

When we checked in Luke from the Inn told us of a couple of cool things happening on the island including an organ concert played on one of the world’s largest organs in the very old and antique filled Rosario Resort and Spa.

This was all in the little town of Olga, you guessed it, a stone’s throw away. We headed off to that and did enjoy the “concert” (I especially liked the old french silent films they showed as a backdrop) but the mansion was somehow a bit underwhelming and I”m not sure how you feel about organ music but not really in my top ten… anyhow, luckily we left in time for the next “event” Luke had told us about.

Organ-ic?

Back to the hotel. When I was growing up Bald Eagles were on the verge of extinction. Fortunately that is no longer the case however seeing one is still pretty spectacular. And especially seeing 3 of them (2 locals and an “interloper”) swoop down to catch the fish remains that the chef had left Luke from that night’s dinner preparation.

Ornithology anyone? At first the fish scraps only attracted the gulls and the Turkey Hawks. But the Eagles don’t take long to wise up to Luke’s ways! And BTW, Bald Eagles are not actually bald. The name derives from the older meaning of the word, “white headed”.

Incoming…!!!!

Ok, so this is not National Geographic worthy but remember, this was taken with my iPhone! I love the yellow beak! He sure is the real thing!

I had no idea how much of “thirst” you could whip up by bird watching – somebody gimme a drink! Since we had missed happy hour we were ready to move right into dinner and a nice bottle (or two) of local Washington wine!