A day at the beach

Caught a (very early) train Sat. and spent the day with Rick on Fire Island. I hadn't been in 2 years. I really like Fire Island; it's so pretty and relaxing. Even a day trip makes you feel like you've really gone somewhere far away. I think it's the ferry ride to the island that does it - it puts you in a different mental space.

After sunning, we ate some seafood by the beach at Jumpin' Jacks and then had some frozen drinks at Cherry's as the sun set over the bay.

Cherry Grove is a phenomenon that must be seen and experienced to be believed. The town attracts such a random, diverse mix of people: old/young, black/white, gay/straight, naked/clothed. For instance, at happy hour, we observed a very preppy girl & her boyfriend ordering drinks at the bar, and they were standing between a leather man and a drag queen. Though as long as the vibe is happy (and it always is), it's a good, fun scene.