Our dear friends came up for our annual reciprocal Thanksgiving reunion and we took advantage of the spectacular Friday weather and went to Jones. The last time they were here we went to Jones but it was very cold. On this trip, it was sunny and fairly warm, with temperatures up to about 50 and much warmer in the sun.
We sailed about halfway there before the wind shifted and died. Once in the south cove it was tempting to never leave the cozy warmth of the southern exposure but we knew a walk was in order and so we took off. The boys were rambling and scrambling as normal, and there is no finer thing in the world for a parent to see than their kids frolicking happily in nature.
The construction on the island is progressing right along and I have very mixed feelings about the development on Jones. To the extent it is creating a place for people with disabilities, I am all for it as I recognize the shortage of facilities for their use. On the other hand, they are installing indoor sleeping cabins and other things that seem not only unnecessary, but degrading to the primitive feel of the otherwise wild island. Can't people sleep in tents for Pete's sake?
Anyway, our day on Jones was wonderful in every way and our friends got a little taste of the paradise that is living in the San Juan Islands.
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