My son took his time share vacation at Block Island, RI last week.  If you’re from New England you know that we have had a very, very hot, dry summer. Unfortunately the rain and wind moved in on Sunday morning and continued until late Wednesday. We arrived Thursday night after they had finally made it to the beach!

We all tromped down to the beach around 10:30 while the men fished and we chatted as the full moon lit the water. It was an incredible moon and one I’ll remember for a while. Friday we kayaked around the salt pond and spent some time on the beach. I always find my imagination runs wild and I concoct life stories for those around us.  I was entertained by the antics of the extended family camped out in front of us. The in- laws, the out-laws, the quiet woman, the chatty woman, the man who hid out in the tent……….

Friday we hiked the dunes and biked to the outer lighthouse. We stopped our bikes in the middle of the biggest hill on the island and walked the sacred labyrinth someone had carefully constructed. The view was incredible. We had a 360 view of the island, the water and Point Judith twelve miles away. We had a quiet interlude of walking with the most awesome view.  I sent my silent gratitude to whoever constructed and maintains that tiny piece of land.

The, off to the crest of the hill with much huffing and puffing. We enjoyed the rest of our day practicing for retirement – sitting and relaxing!

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