This morning we got off to a slow, leisurely start. Dixie let us sleep in until 8, and we soon heard the shouting of the Aldo’s Bakery boat: “Andie-ahh, andie-ahh-MO!” Andiamo, according to the book that gave us information about Block Island Harbor, means “let’s go”. The bakery boat was selling muffins, éclairs and other treats from boat to boat.
After we had our coffee, Dixie demanded we do more with our day. We took the launch in to shore, and a 20 minute walk brought us to a beautiful beach with hardly anyone on it. Dixie met Finn, a yellow lab who had his own umbrella and beach blanket. Lin and Moe took turns swimming, but Dixie didn’t want to get involved with those waves.
Our great beach on Block Island. There was hardly anyone there.
Dixie at the beach. She loves the smells, but not those waves!
Leaving Block Island. We couldn't see it on the way in because of the fog.
We left Block Island about noon, and arrived in Stonington Harbor at around 2:30. We’re on a mooring at Dodson’s Boatyard. This afternoon we visited the library to check our e-mail quickly, and then walked a long way looking for an outdoor restaurant where we could bring Dixie. No luck! So, we’re back on the boat for a relaxing evening, hot showers, good food, good books and great company. We’ve traveled 192 nautical miles so far.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007:
Foggy morning at Dodsons, and an opportunity to check e-mail in the marina store. We'll head out as soon as the fog lifts... long trip planned today! Possibly heading to Clinton, but we'll see what we can find for available moorings, and how the weather holds up.
We arrived in Clinton and did an amazing job of docking the boat by ourselves. Moe snugged Cricket right up to the town dock, and Lin lassoed the cleats. We look like pros. Ha! If they only knew. We had a great lunch at a place right next to the docks called Aqua. They had a large deck and we could sit with Dixie.... but the manager came, greeted us, and told us we were welcome to come again, but without only he dog.
Lin and Dixie relaxing in Clinton.
After lunch, we went back to the boat to relax some more, and were greeted by a family of swans, who came right up to the swim platform, looking for food. They looked like they would climb right up the ladder into the boat!
A visiting family of swans
Walked into town for dinner, awakened in the middle of the night by rowdy neighbors.
Wednesday, August 1:
Long day of driving, woke up at 7, pumped heads at 7:30, almost 7 hours travel to Noroton Yacht Club, left about 4 pm, 5 hour drive home.