Cold water or not, the waves were just too tempting to resist.

A more pristine and isolated beach I have never before seen.

Naturally, the water was freezing but this was of little consequence to the kids and Marie.

Today we enjoyed a rare opportunity. Our good friend Aliza and son Win, invited us to join them on thier private beach. Most of the Maine coastline is rocky so this massive sand beach is quite an exception. The slope of the beach is so shallow that the waterline shifts by several hundred yards between low and high tide.

Brother and sister with their daughters.

Rachel and Maya were inseparable.

Although we did not get much time alone, both Jeanine and I thoroughly enjoyed this vacation.

After the lobster bake, the kids all participated in round dancing.

It is clear to me already that Nicolai is going to be great fathers one day.

Marie enjoys her very first lobster this evening.

A penny for her thoughts.

Each one of us found something to enjoy at Sebasco Harbor either in groups or by ourselves.

Before dinner, one of the naturalists shares items she has collected during the day. Shown here is a moon worm, one very slimy creature.

Mario discovered these creatures while tide pooling. We have no idea what they are.