Jay Honeck wrote:
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This was my first low-level flight (low meaning, like, 500' AGL -- I'm
no dare-devil) over water, and the sensation of speed going past island
rock formations was fun, and the beauty of the scenery simply
breath-taking. The sun, the sky, the water, the sailboats, all
combine to make this a must-do trip for anyone looking for a few days
of peace and quiet in a stunningly beautiful setting.

You?

You're a braver man than I am. I try to stay within gliding distance
of land. For example, I flew with my family (wife of 12 years, 10
yr-old daughter, 5 yr-old son, and 6 month-old dog) to Friday Harbor,
WA (KFHR) during a long weekend. KFHR is on one of many San Juan
Islands that sit between Seattle and Victoria, Canada. It's a
beautiful part of Washington state, where one can sometimes still catch
glimpses of a pod of Orca killer whales. We saw just such a pod on our
trip there from an altitude of about 2500' near the main island. The
pods are easy to spot because they're generally surrounded by an armada
of whale-watching boats carrying tourists.

Another nice trip was a business trip to Portland, OR (KPDX). I took
as passengers my then-unemployed friend and his 6-yr old son so they
could visit a relative. They spent a nice, sunny day in downtown
Portland while I was stuck in meeting rooms without windows. We saw
the sunset-lit, perpetually snowy tops of Mounts Hood and Rainier, as
well as other volcanic peaks. This was their first trip in a small
plane and they were awestruck by the sights. Unfortunately, my
friend's wife won't let him learn to fly.