hiking and swimming

Today we went to a new place - where we enjoyed music and storytelling by our favorite music and storyteller Johnny!  (perhaps you recall my talking about him before on my blog).  The kids were treated to a banjo (a first!) and other new stories by Johnny - - a fun time for all.

Next, we took about a mile long hike around the property - and hope to go back in mid/late summer as that is when many of the flowers will be in bloom.  Be sure to check back.

Then, because we were so close and yesterday was such a swimming success, we headed to the local beach. 

Yes, there was swimming involved.

 And the picking up of helmet crabs.

 A long way along the beach during low tide has Matteo & Jules wading deep into the Sound - and a lovely day was enjoyed by all.