Today, Nicolai did not feel well, so I stayed home with him while the rest of the crew went sea kayaking on Chappaquiddick. Nicolai polished off the latest Harry Potter book.

The group huddles for a group shot before we head back. Pictured here is Irene with her children, Oliver and Sachi.

The sunset was spectacular.

Nicolai bundles up as the temperatures drop with the approaching sunset.

We enjoyed dinner on the beach. Jeanine makes quick work of her lobster.

In total, I would say that at least a dozen crabs were captured. Two are pictured here in the holding bucket.

The boys spent hours hunting for crabs, fish, and eels. Oliver. a future marine biologist for sure, provided expert guidance.

After settling in at the Ward’s we set out for the beach at Menemsha where we stayed until the sunset.

After lunch we made a quick tour of the “ginger bread” houses of Oak Bluffs.

The first order of business was feeding the kids. Nicolai and Maya shared a pizza.

And finally, the lighthouse in East Chop.

This one was on Martha’s Vineyard in West Chop.

During our crossing, we encountered numerous lighthouses. This one was on the Cape Cod side.

We spent a long weekend on Martha’s Vineyard as guests of the Ward’s. The view off the tail of the ferry as we depart Wood’s Hole.