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On and Off the Ferries

While mum was visiting, we took a trip across to Bainbridge Island.  We went across from Seattle to Bainbridge and then returned via Kingston to Edmonds.  For now obvious reason, I decided it might be interesting to video the boarding and unloading process from the ferries as we drove the car on and off.  I thought the Insta360 would be a good idea for this since it would record a full sphere and I could decide on the editing afterwards without having to worry about which direction the camera was facing while I drove the car.  I opened the sunroof of the car and had mum hold it out of the roof.

A little editing back at home to pan and zoom around and the video below was the result.  Not exactly a thrill a minute video but more something to have to remember the ferries by should we move away at some time.  I have taken more than my fair share of photos of the ferries along with the occasional video so this can go with the larger collection.

Windsurfing and Kiteboarding

Being on the north side of the island of Maui, we were also able to see a bit of the watersport activity that people can get up to.  The north shore is famous for surfing of course with Jaws being the most well known of the surfing locations.  That is a little inaccessible and the surf is not huge at the time of year we were there.  However, there are plenty of other ways to have fun.

With the steady, strong breeze, this is a great spot for windsurfing or kiteboarding.  As we wandered along the shore near our lunch location, we could see plenty of people out having some fun.  They were making great progress as a result of the strong winds and were great to watch.  It is always fun to see someone who is good at something doing it well.  I grabbed a few shots before we went on our (far more leisurely) way.