Sunday On The River

We live in what is considered the "shoreline" area, in spite of the fact that we are miles from the shoreline. Being miles from the shoreline, however, does not preclude our ability to take advantage of the local water and wildlife.

Yesterday we attended an open house at a facility which provides incredible summer camp opportunities for local kids as well as inner city kids. The focus of this camp is marine environment and the life it supports. My son spent an entirely enjoyable week there in July and wanted to go back rather than moving on to a different, more traditional camp.

The weather yesterday was perfect. Blue sky, no clouds, low humidity and mildy warm. Perfect day to be outside. One of the activites provided at the open house was a boat ride on the river. We signed up to go with some friends.

At our appointed time we headed down to the doc and met up with Captain Tom. Captain Tom took the five us out for a short trip up river and around one of the smaller islands just off the shore.

I'm not a boat person. I love the water in all it's forms but I've never learned to sail and don't know the first thing about boating safety. But yesterday, out there on the river, I understood the desire, the drive to have a boat, and spend summer weekend days with the wind and the spray in your face.  Beats the hell out of being parked on the couch and catching up on saved tv.

Our ride was short. Maybe 30 minutes all told. But it was the first time in a long time that I have enoyed something so simple and unexpected so thoroughly. 

I want to go again.