I landed on Orcas at 4:45 on Friday afternoon, 47 days after leaving from the same beach. It is a wonderful feeling to have finished this trip, and I want to share more about it, but I need a good night’s sleep and a chance to realize I am home first; I will write a final installment about the end of this adventure in the next couple days.
Until then, thank you to everyone who wrote, messaged, texted, posted, and sent through the ether well wishes and encouragement. I have read them all and really appreciate all the support. THANK YOU!
The last day: the San Juans always demand much in the way of navigation.