Although I was originally scheduled to leave from Sausalito on Saturday morning (early), I have been informed that, most likely, that will not occur. The skipper for the Farallon Patrol who was supposed to deliver myself and one other intern to the island sold his boat only a few days ago, having recieved an offer he apparently could not refuse. As a result, we are skipper-less and boat-less. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing, since not leaving on Saturday has opened up the opportunity to leave on Sunday, on a whale-watching boat. The whale-watching boat, a power boat, will cut the boatride from approximately six hours to approximately two. In addition, my mom has been offered a spot on the boat, to come out and see the island, and then head back. We will see what she decides to do.Â
We have yet to solidify tha plans, and, should a skipper be found, we will still leave on Saturday. I will keep you posted about my real departure date.Â
To pass the time here in Petaluma, my mom and I visited the official Snoopy Museum, in Santa Rosa, only a few miles North of here. (It should be noted that my mom DID say she was flying me out here because she loves me so much; having experienced the gift shop and gallery at the Snoopy museum, however, I am skeptical).  Â
After the museum, we had dinner and went to the theater to see “Up,” which turned out to be a seriously delightful movie. I highly recommend it.Â
Anyway, I’m off to call my Dad, who is leaving for Poland tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted on my island adventure.
Me in the Hotel
Best,
Eleanor