Blake Island State Park to Poulsbo to Port Madison- August 5th, 2008

We left Blake Island State Park and circumnavigated the island of Bainbridge. This led us to Poulsbo, a city that was founded by Norwegians and for those familiar with Solvang in California, has the same feel. There is a yacht Club in Poulsbo so we docked there and Bruce, Alexus and I walked the small town of Poulsbo. Being typical tourist we stopped and had the best chocolate dipped ice cream bar ever. We all looked like kids as we sat on a city bench quickly eating our ice cream before it melted. After walking the town we decide to move on and headed for Port Madison. We got to Port Madison and anchored out in a very protected harbor. It was simply lovely and we spent the evening enjoying the quiet and peacefulness of the area. I tried fishing and again no luck. Bruce broke out his ditty bag and showed me how to finish the ends of our lines and wrap them to keep them from fraying. We also spent time trying to throw a Bowline knot, which Alexus and Bruce could do, but I did not master. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the evening in conversation and friendship. It was simply lovely.