I started this travel blog a few years back when I wasn't traveling at all. I wanted to cultivate the feeling of being on vacation. During the early or mid years of the pandemic – hard to say – I clicked some buttons on my computer which resulted a few months later in a cedar … [Read more...] about Building a Backyard Barrel Sauna
Vashon Island
3 Farmstead Cheesemakers on Vashon Island
Vashon Island is chock full of teeny tiny farms. Young and young-ish farmers abound with a couple cows, or 20 goats, or a flock of chickens, or fields of seasonal produce, or just some rows of garlic. Three of these quite small farms have cheesemaking as a central part of their … [Read more...] about 3 Farmstead Cheesemakers on Vashon Island
Sourdough: The It Bread
The best bread on Vashon Island appears four days a week, still warm, on a small 3-tiered shelf in the bakery department of Thriftway, the main grocery store. It's always a great day when I remember to get there before it sells out. More often than not, that little shelf is … [Read more...] about Sourdough: The It Bread
Farm Stands on Vashon Island: The Complete List
I set out to visit ALL the farm stands on Vashon Island. As I said here, I didn't know how many there were or what exactly I would find. After some driving around, and a bit of internet sleuthing, I am done. At least I think I am. I would be surprised if there weren't another … [Read more...] about Farm Stands on Vashon Island: The Complete List
Welcome to Get the Map Out
Welcome to the very first post! I heard on a travel writing podcast that a good way to start a blog is with the announcement of a travel goal or quest. This notion inspired me to kick off this site by visiting all of the farm stands on Vashon Island. This is something I've wanted … [Read more...] about Welcome to Get the Map Out