The winter is here. Regardless of where you live (as long as you are in the Northern Hemisphere), it's now officially wintertime. In fact, today Monday the 21st of December, is the
Winter Solstice. T'was the shortest day of the year. Every day gets longer from here on out. At least until June 21st, 2010. And by that time, Summer Camp will be just around the corner!
During this time of year, the Larry Norman Lodge is transformed for many banquets for the local Orcas community. From historical socieities to yacht clubs, the lodge glistens in a different way. We don't however, request them to partake in "KP" nor do we ask for each table to have a "gopher" :)
Hooray! Jump for joy! 
The view from Keiter Field as the sun dips below the treeline. With the cold crisp air, the waning light takes on a profound serenity.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus made a visit to Orcas Island over the weekend for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Dimitri Stankevich (Camp Director) recently joined The Olga Symphony on stage.
Hopefully Dimitri will play his tuba for us this summer too!
Waiting for the ferry last night on Orcas Island, Pullyou felt inspired to snap a shot of the recently lit holiday lights around the ferry landing. You can see the ferry too, in the distance - docked at Shaw Island!
Dave After assisting in planning and supporting dozens of kayak trips all summer for 2009 Teen Expedition groups, I got to plan and embark on my own trip. My mom, dad and I set off on a six day circumnavigation of Lopez and Orcas Island. Above is a photo of my dad and I packing camp before setting off on a glassy morning paddle from Clark Island to Camp. It was a magical September week on the water -- yet another great reminder of how much I love what I do!
DanJay
There on the streets of Bordeaux (in France) Danjay found a familiar language and it convinced him that he just had to have a drink. What a cool idea for a city to have public drinking areas for dogs!
Pullyou
Session 8 Slideshow - 2009 from Camp Orkila on Vimeo.
