I’m taking a few days to relax at the beach up on Whidbey Island. Whidbey island is a about 45 minute drive north from Seattle to the ferry, then a quick 20 minute ferry crossing, but it feels like a world away. I’m on Useless Bay, where low tide leaves the boats stranded on the sand. Here locals have crab traps and during low tide simply walk out to the trap to bring in their catch of dungeoness crab. Out by the bluff is known for excellent clamming. But for me, I enjoy simply walking in the tide flats and watching the kids play.
