Photos of Camille, Daniel (and family and friends)

I shouldn’t start this blog post with Camille’s name.  But, it is important to note that Camille was not present and not the center of our universe this weekend.  She was returned to us on Sunday night looking absolutely exhausted – perhaps like you’d see after sleep away camp.  Her absence profoundly changed the family dynamics.

Without Camille around, Daniel had the chance to be the center of attention.  He fluctuated between basking in it and wanting to nest with cushions and absorb entertainment from our smart phones.

posing on a port tack

Blake Island marina

kids row an inflatable

pretty sloop on mooring buoy

making a rock target

Santosha tied to the pilings

We were on the pilings because the docks were full.  The pilings are new to me and I mistakenly thought that tying up stern first would be best.  I thought that because Santosha is more controllable in forward than reverse.  But, as I found out, there is little control when there is no way on (forward or backward motion), because the keel cannot “bite” the water.  Stupid me – fortunately an unknown couple in an inflatable with a Honda outboard rescued us and helped us tie up the bow line.  Next time – bow (windward side) first!  Another near catastrophe avoided!  May there be few more.

Sunset at Blake Island

hiking around the island

Mom and Dad

Dan's personal gore

textured driftwood

Molly waits on the beach