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Rolling the Islands of the Salish Sea
(a.k.a. Sbubi Lithlal Ti Swatixwtud *)
Photo essay: Rolling the Islands of the Salish Sea
The scenes of sea and sky, rugged mountains, multi-green high forest and
receding layers of islands makes the Salish Sea (Puget Sound and waters
around the San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands) make for beautiful bicycle touring
even if you don't know the history and cultural context of every hill,
bay, stream, forest plant, town and building. But the more you know
about the story of the land the more it comes alive, and the more a bike
ride is not a bike but a journey through history, culture and the spirit
of creation. Hopefully the photo essays will lift the veil a little
on this intriguing world.Comments, corrections, clarification and supplemental information are welcome.
* Approx. translation: "Rolling the hoop through the land." Sbubi is a traditional Salish "rolling the hoop" game. When Capt Vancouver first visited, the children tried rolling hard tack they got from his ship's crew. For our purpose, we will be rolling bicycle wheels. Swatixwtud is the Lushootseed word for "earth". Lushootseed is the indigenous language of the local Salish people.
Click on a Globe to Explore the Islands of the Salish Sea
Seattle
Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo,
Kitsap
Pt. Townsend
Whidbey Island, Swinomish
San Juan Islands
Sydney, British Columbia
Gulf Islands and Chimainus
Victoria,
Vancouver Island,
British Columbia
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