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I live on an island.
Not in the metaphorical or transcendental sense.
I actually live on a fucking island.
Bainbridge Island is a quaint little rock 35 minutes across the water from downtown Seattle. If you’ve never visited Seattle, you should. And if you live in Seattle but have never taken a ferry ride, Jibbers Crabst what are you waiting for?
It’s fantastic. Best commute in the nation.
But it does leave a few things to be desired…
- You “live and die” by the ferry schedule.
- Tourist season can be challenging — c’mon, folks, remember that this is a daily commute for many of us, so maybe pause on the selfies and clear the way. Oh, and, you’re in my seat.
- The coffee is… hot.
- Most of all, internet connectivity during the crossing is mediocre, at best. Most times, it’s a dead-zone. And no, there’s no wi-fi on the ferries. Used to be, but it was basically a glorified 4G…