Afternoon trip to Bainbridge Island

The journey is just as memorable as the destination. It's the ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. The ferry system is a staple to Seattle and riding one to an island of your choice can be a fun day trip on a dry day.




This particular day was an unusual February day in Seattle, temperatures in the high 50's to low 60's. It's a crime to not be outdoors during dry and mild weather in Seattle. Even though the wind can get gusty on the top deck of the ferry it's worth the stroll around the boat to see the Puget Sound and the city skyline at all angles and various views. Brad and I took the car across in search for an adventure in Poulsbo, a town about 30 minutes from the island coast.



Once we reached the other side of the Sound it was exploring time. A small island lifestyle was what was in store for us. We stopped for a beverage at a restaurant down on Winslow St. in downtown Bainbridge. It was a small town, very lush with a tranquil setting. From Bainbridge we drove to Poulsbo where we found a quaint Nordic town with shopping and dining. We checked out the boat docks and walked the quiet town as everything was closing around sunset. One downside of a small town is the night life is very limited. One of our favorite findings was a bakery called Sluys' Bakery in the middle of town with late hours. Between pastries, cookies, and donuts our mouths were watering. It's not very often you come across such fresh treats during the evening. We settled on a snickerdoodle and a buttery lemon croissant-like pastry. We enjoyed our decadent desserts during the drive back to the ferry on our way home.



Photo credit: Brad Bowen Photography