UMTravels

So — the recap of late yesterday, post post.

Ferry to Orcas to complete my full set of WorldMark Washington state resorts — the Resort at Deer Harbor, which isn’t yet a true WorldMark — except in attitude. Talk about friendly staff — that’s what I found (and fresh coffee and homemade chocolate chip cookies).

Deer Harbor is at the bottom left on the map.

I’m in the “Traditional Cottage” which in reality is a nice large motel room with a stunning view of the harbor and a personal hot tub on the deck. And there is EVDO Rev. A service — which is better than the connection on Lopez even with only two bars! Imagine what I could get with the booster.

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So, dinner last night was just up the hill. My request from the staff for “nice sit down meal closest to here” was the restaurant at the Deer Harbor Inn, about a mile away. I ended up meeting the two owners — Ryan (also the waiter and bartender of mean Manhattans) and Matthew — celebrating 10 years as “chef”. Your can find the link HERE.

I was thinking of the Saffron Seafood and Shellfish Bowl or the Seafood Fettucine, but with the Split Pea (Soup of the Day), salad, and bread — both sounded like a ton of food (though there was a fridge in the room) — ended up doing the Seafood Salad that had sauteed scallops, shrimp and smoked salmon over greens in a light Louie dressing — and a fresh baked roll. Damn Fine.

Today’s adventure is back to the city, or to Lopez to see a play — depending on whether I’ve got a Saturday appointment to show the bus…. but no word on that yet — stay tuned for the afternoon update.