The perfect summer day

My first day in the vineyard was wonderful!! I woke up up in a beautiful room of a not-so-humble abode with the most incredible view of the West Tisbury sound. I took a cup of coffee down to the beach and enjoyed a peaceful morning stroll, collecting sea glass, stones, and shells along the way.

We ventured off to Menemsha, which is known across the island for its seafood. I must say that I never knew what an 86 year old lobster looked like before today. As I pet the critter I felt mildly guilty about my seafood lunch, although the delicious flavor quickly made that a fleeting thought.

We spent the rest of the day playing on a private beach in Squibnocket. We rode the boogie boards and built sand castles, frolicking the afternoon away. The perfect summer day was made complete by a delectable homemade dinner of grilled swordfish with a peach tomato salsa. As I cuddled up with Phoebe to read Raggedy Ann, I felt surprisingly energized and rejuvenated from my first day with the kids. Man, what a life!