A girl who wants to do something for the first time, often, so she will!
"Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller." -iban Battuta
Fox Island, baby!! Long before my quest to try something new at least 3/week, I was invited to a birthday party on Fox Island. Like I always do, I RSVP'd "maybe". I had my reservations: I didn't know the birthday boy, didn't have a babysitter lined up, plus, Fox Island is a ways away from Everett! As the date grew nearer I became more and more excited to visit an island I'd never heard of to celebrate a birthday. Birthday parties are always enjoyable. Let's do this! I thought as I changed my RSVP from "maybe" to "yes +2". The drive wasn't too bad; there wasn't really any traffic and we only had to make one stop. Since I recently joined a book club (you'll read all about it soon! Don't worry!) I have Miracle Man by Leibowitz on my Nook. Fantastic read! Reading made the ride seem shorter. As soon as we reached the Fox Island bridge my excitement jumped from a 5 to a 7. I have a passion for bridges and this bridge is a sight to see! The Fox Island bridge is one of Pierce county's longest at 1,950 feet, and one of the county's oldest, built in 1954. It's also a hidden jewel among South Puget Sound dive sites. It's a bit old and has had it's issues but I now love it in spite of. After a short drive from the captivating Fox Island bridge, we arrived at our destination: a beautiful house displaying a pond with Koi fish swimming, breathtaking views, a monstrous deck, two fire pits (I'm sure one's not a fire pit but I'm not certain of what it's called), horseshoes (the game), a marvelous pier with THREE boats and kayaks. The inside of the house was breathtaking as well. I"m sure I haven't captured the beauty that is this house in this post. I won't lie...I felt a little out of place walking up to such a magnificent home. We were greeted like they'd known us forever, which helped me calm down a bit. There were at least 20 adults and a band of babies. The atmosphere was pleasant. Relaxing. The food was great and so were the conversations. After stuffing our faces we took a jaunt down to the beach to forage for crabs and other beach critters. Once I saw the kayak, I had to take it for a spin. My daughter was nervous for me and my husband paid no mind. While out on the Puget Sound I felt calm, tranquil. I allowed myself to be carefree, placid. I paddled to Tanglewood Island to see it's lighthouse and pavilion. It was well worth the effort. I wanted to stay on the Sound a lot longer but we had to skedaddle. Happy Birthday, Mike!! All in all, we had a blast. I'm so glad we went! If you decide to visit Fox Island but you don't know anyone who lives there, undertake tourist activities like visiting the Fox Island museum and enjoying the Summer Music Festival. Fox Island is a unique island community and is home to approximately 3,000 residents. Nearby Gig Harbor and Tacoma are just minutes away. Fox Island's waterfront includes picture perfect views of Mt. Rainier, The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, McNeil Island, and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Nearby Tanglewood Island with it's iconic lighthouse and pavilion can be seen from the Fox Island Bridge. The Post Office, Grocery Store, and other small businesses can be found at the center of the island just off of Island Boulevard. Fox Island is known for its beautiful beaches, clay babies, fishing, scuba diving, as well as their active non-profit organizations and churches.
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