Long Island and Montauk

Corina, the boys, Jack and I went to Long Island on May 1. We took the Bridgeport, CT, to Port Jefferson Ferry to L.I. It is 65 miles from the landing to Montauk at the NE end of the island and we didn't expect a long drive, but, one must cover that distance while obeying the posted speed limits thru all those little towns beaded along the highways. Narrow main streets, lots of traffic (both vehicular and pedestrian) gave the boys plenty of opportunity to ask, "How much farther?"

We were adequately rewarded at the end of the journey. A beautiful beach with clean, soft sand, a sparkling Atlantic Ocean, and a really swell 2 bedroom cabin to move into. The beach is long, lovely and mostly deserted.

The people we had business with were all uncommonly friendly and accomodating. The town is busy in a laid back fashion. I can understand why Long Island is featured in so many of the mystery books I have listened to. Great Place!

On our way home we went to admire the lighthouse at the end of Long Island, then took the ferries to and from Shelter Island. All these areas are visually pleasing, even stunning in places. We showed up at the Orient Point Ferry landing to drive on for a ride to New London,CT, but since we had not made a reservation we had to buy a stand by ticket, we did not make it onto the 3:00 ferry..... The boys and I threw rocks into the sound while Jack watched us and Corina sat in the car reading her book while we waited to see if we could get onto the 4:00 ferry. It was fun throwing the rocks and Corina was enjoying her book and Jack does hate the ferry rides so we could have waited for the 5:00 ferry without too much chagrin but, we were the second to the last car on and we made it home in time to enjoy the pizza Talm had made for dinner.

Visting Montauk will likely be one of my favorite times on the SEE AMERICA TOUR 1.