July 17

Wednesday, July 17

Woke up to a gorgeous weather and went to the beach.  I took a detour to call

parents from the nearby free Wi-Fi; while I was gone, Anna and kids made a puzzle

out of stones.  I understood only half of it, and brought the boogie board to the

beach; was supposed to bring sunglasses, too.  We created a seahorse beach mosaic

which was a hit with Cavendish people.  I had a beer.  At lunch, we went to the lunch

place recommended by the Lonely Planet (Carr’s Oysters).  It was marvelous.  While

we had quahogs with local beer, kids spotted the bridge across the bay that locals

were jumping off.  Nicolas really wanted to go.  I was a bit scared, since the current

in the bay was really strong, but Nick persisted.  After lunch, we walked onto the

bridge and I just could not do it.  However, Nick went over and jumped. I did not

want to look weak, so after a moment’s hesitation, I jumped too.  Total adrenalin

rush.  We did it several more times, and Nick said that he was a “happy boy now.”

We then tried to rent canoes nearby, but the guy refused to give them to us since the

current in the bay was so strong.  So we went to the local amusement park, which

was just OK—I liked the “bumper boat,” pretty unique.  While kids were finishing

at the park, I bought oysters and mussles, and we are now eating them and getting

ready for our first rain of the trip (hope it will pass us by).   Sasha is playing with

boys from Switzerland.

Later at night we went to the COW’S again, got some ice-cream (Nicolas got

GooeyMooey with Chocolate Chip Mint) and bought a tee shirt for Nicolas

(“MooCraft”).  Once again, he thanked us and said he is loves me and kissed me, all

ecstatic about the tee-shirt.  I got the MooMooLemon shirt (on sale).