You know how it is on a vacation--you get to the last day, and suddenly realize, "Oh no. I've got so many things still to do!"
So, one of the first things on today's list--after breakfast--was to get Chappy to the beach so he could romp. We parked at the Inn and then walked to the beach--the Sengekontacket Pond side of the road, not the Nantucket Sound side. And there, Chappy splashed and ran and made sand castles . . . well, okay, no sand castles.
This picture I'm posting, I love--a nice action shot, drops of water splashing, the happy look on his face . . . you'll just have to pretend the leash isn't draped across his head. (Hey, the water moves pretty quickly there, and he's never really swum--just waded--and I'm not taking any chances. When we're near deep, moving, water, he wears his flexi leash.
Anyway, this afternoon, we sat by Ocean Park again while Mom and Chappy napped, then headed to Edgartown. Here's a picture of Chappy looking at his namesake, Chappaquiddick from the top of the "wharf"--one of the best views and a place I absolutely love.
Today's weather was lovely again. A little hazier than yesterday, but blue and sunny, and I now have a tan-line on my wrist from my watch. Tomorrow, it's supposed to rain . . . so I'm not sure how that will affect our drive home. Our ferry leaves here at 8:30 in the morning, it's a 45-minute ride to the mainland, and then five hours or so on the road, depending on traffic and weather and how long a stop we take for lunch. We're all looking forward to getting home, though. I think we all miss the house! (Not to mention Dad.)
ina & anne have announced the finalists for the abcalong, and guess who is one of them! looks like you had a lovely time today. does chappy always like playing in the water, or is it just the exception of MV?
Posted by: minnie | May 18, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Thanks for sharing all these great pics of your vacation! I can smell the salt air...and can't wait till I get to my NY break in a couple of week!
Posted by: Anita | May 18, 2006 at 10:07 PM
So glad you had a good week! The weather wasn't ideal but it wasn't as bad as they predicted at least.
Posted by: Carole | May 18, 2006 at 10:18 PM
Your vacation pictures are just what the doctor ordered! Thank you for sharing your wonderful time with us.
I hope you arrive home rested and rejuvenated. If not sunburned!
xo
Posted by: sandy | May 19, 2006 at 06:21 AM
Whee, water romping... You will never see Max doing that. EVER. He is the pur antithesis of a water dog. He hates water! :) I love to watch dogs that love it though. SO much fun to watch them play. :)
I hope your drive home is a breeze. And that you beat the rain the whole way. :)
Posted by: Lizzy B | May 19, 2006 at 10:20 AM
Love the picture of Chappy looking longingly for some action just out of view - wet, stringy feathers, topknot and all. When we had our house at the Cape I always tried to walk our dogs along the beach, but, except for the stinky dead things, they hated it - the parking lot with all the burger wrappers and popsicle sticks they loved. Go figure. Vacation is a wonderful thing, though.
Michele
Posted by: Michele | May 19, 2006 at 11:45 AM
Looks lovely - was it warm?
Posted by: Chris | May 19, 2006 at 01:02 PM