The Sun Is Shining on Friday Harbor

Well, things change all the time. We were going along OK, but Jim started to complain about a pain in his leg. Earlier he had said something about his back, so I figured it was the same thing. When we got to Poet's Cove, we were told we had to use the upper pool and spa because they were using the lower one for a staff party. So, we got our bathing suits and trudged up the hill to the upper pool. Jim had to stop and rest on the way up because of the pain in his right leg. After soaking in the hot tub, I thought it might be better, but on the way down to the boat, again he had to stop. We started giving him Tylenol and Ibuprofen right away, but his leg was really hurting him all evening. We started talking about what we could do about it, and it all came down to seeing a doctor. This morning, Wednesday, we decided we were going to Friday Harbor and taking the ferry to Anacortes and then bumming a ride home. As soon as we told the others, they came along to help us get docked in Friday Harbor. They have now left for Blind Bay or somewhere else to stay out one more night before making the trek to Deception Pass. Mark and Janet will meet our ferry in Anacortes, and hopefully we will be able to see the doctor tomorrow. We'll come back for the boat in a few days after we find out what's what with Jim's leg. Jim can only walk for about 5 mins and he has to have a break. I think it's the sciatic nerve, but who knows? We've had a wonderful trip and it looks like it'll be extended even a few more days even if it is just to bring the boat home. Today the sun is out, no rain and it was not too windy coming down. Our I-68 worked and we are back on U.S. soil. Good to be home. Jim and Virginia