A little backstory--- East of Eden, Of Mice and Men...novels written by American author John Steinbeck during the Great Depression. The Log of The Sea of Cortez was written and inspired by a trip on a fishing boat called The Western Flyer. The boat was lost, then found, then bought, then moved to Port Townsend Boat Haven, WA for the renovation process. The plan is to restore it to be sea worthy and educational, without loosing "it's soul" *click here to dive a little deeper

My recent trip to Port Townsend, WA started off with an incredible experience at the local farmer's market. This was my introduction to this quaint, Victorian, port town in northern, WA. The history is rich with stories, famous visitors, and a relaxed atmosphere. My lifelong friend Starla, introduced me to the town by taking me to the local farmers market uptown. Her friends Alejandro and Heidi were vendors and have a business called Paella House. As I spoke with them, I fo