La Conner Quit Museum located in the Gaches MansionThere are three stories in this old mansion, each one full of quilts . The mansion was furnished with period furnishings including the wood burning stove. It was as interesting as the quilts on display. This is one of only twelve quilt museums in the United States. Some of us found the gift shop very interesting also.
Note the photographic expertise in this difficult back lighting situation! La Conner turned out to be a tourist town like Cannon Beach in OR. Lots of shops and artists.
Debbie on her way down the street
Debbie on her way back (an hour later). No parcels yet!
La Conner's located on bay waters edge a short distance across from Swinomish island. This forms a waterway similar to a river. The town had preserved numerous public access points to the water and boat docks. Restaurants and shops fill the shore line in between. A bridge called 'The Rainbow Bridge' by the locals crosses over to the island on the south end.
Rainbow Bridge from one of the public access points
On the way out of town Debbie wanted to stop at the Berry Farm we had passed on the way in. She wanted an ice cream cone and it sounded good to me also so we stopped for one. This turned out to be one of the best stops I've made. See the bottom photo below for the reason.
The Berry Farm
Gooseberry Pie!
Yes! I couldn't believe my eyes. I have never seen a gooseberry pie anywhere except home, made by my Mom, the best, or by Debbie, second best. Needless to say I bought it. From now on Debbie gets no argument when she wants to stop at one of these goofy spots on the roadside! Yes it was delicious!
Debbie on her way down the street
Debbie on her way back (an hour later). No parcels yet!La Conner's located on bay waters edge a short distance across from Swinomish island. This forms a waterway similar to a river. The town had preserved numerous public access points to the water and boat docks. Restaurants and shops fill the shore line in between. A bridge called 'The Rainbow Bridge' by the locals crosses over to the island on the south end.
Rainbow Bridge from one of the public access pointsOn the way out of town Debbie wanted to stop at the Berry Farm we had passed on the way in. She wanted an ice cream cone and it sounded good to me also so we stopped for one. This turned out to be one of the best stops I've made. See the bottom photo below for the reason.
The Berry Farm
Gooseberry Pie!Yes! I couldn't believe my eyes. I have never seen a gooseberry pie anywhere except home, made by my Mom, the best, or by Debbie, second best. Needless to say I bought it. From now on Debbie gets no argument when she wants to stop at one of these goofy spots on the roadside! Yes it was delicious!
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