I
was going to simply combine this with my last entry but I suppose it should
stand on its own as it is not directly related.
In addition to reading some wonderful literature such as the Gilbert’s Ampersand, there are some special
moments living on our boat, and I’ve tried to capture a few of them in these
photos.
One
of the Norwalk Islands you pass while leaving the west side of the harbor is
Tavern Island. This
has a rich history, including stories of wild parties held by Billie Rose and it is where
Lillian Hellman finished her “Little Foxes.”
It can now be yours for merely $10 plus million.
Sheffield
Island Light House is a great place to visit. A ferry runs regularly from the
Norwalk Seaport Association on Water Street.
Ask whether Capt. Al is running it and say hello! Price of the ferry
includes a tour of the lighthouse built around the time of the Civil War.
We
used to live on the Norwalk River, in this house, although the present version
has been renovated and the second floor enlarged. Norwalk River is a “working river” with
barges and fishing and oyster boats regularly departing and arriving, always
something interesting going on. This house has a view from the eastern banks
while our boat is now docked on the western shore.
How
many photographs were taken around the world of the recent Supermoon? Probably billions. Here are a couple more, not spectacular but
personal, looking east across the Norwalk River from the end of our dock
And
of course, an obligatory “underway” photograph, leaving Norwalk Harbor in our
boat.
The
weather this year seems to be the inverse of last year’s stifling heat
wave. We wondered why we bothered to
leave Florida last year, but this summer’s weather in the Northeast has made up
for the last, with temperatures mostly in the 80’s and relatively low humidity. Just beautiful, and as testimony I offer a
shot of clouds at sunset over the marina, taken from our bridge.
