My soccer team had to settle for a 1-1 tie this morning against the Mariners. We had to leave Concord at 6:15AM to arrive in Fairhaven in time for warmups and the 8AM kick-off. It was a disappointing outcome given that we had a 10 to 1 advantage in shots on goal.

I returned to Concord by noon, just in time to join Jeanine, Maya, and her friend Sarinnagh on an excursion to Crane Beach in Ipswich. There we enjoyed lunch on the beach and the fresh sea air. Later we toured the Inn on Castle Hill and the surrounding estate. Within the area known as the casino complex, we discovered a magnificent croquet court and introduced Sarinnagh to the game. Despite a strong showing, the girls fell victim to Jeanine’s sharp shooting and my strategy.