Around here, it's peonies and rain.
When I was in Provincetown I went on a whale watching boat--it was raining and windy, I was soaked and cold, but somehow that made the whole experience more fun, more real, and yes we saw whales which was awesome. Truly.
I love boats and spent a lot of time looking at the fishing boats. That's a hard life, and a dangerous one--commercial fishing is the deadliest job in the U.S. (more on that here) I am fascinated by it though. If you haven't read The Perfect Storm, you should. It's a page-turner.
The kitties say this is the way to spend a rainy day.
Hope you are warm and dry.
Jen
I'd like to do a whale watch tour in september Jen, but Tony gets really badly seasick and says if I want to go on one I will have to do it on my own! Not sure I'm brave enough to do it on my own!
ReplyDeleteAnne--I would recommend it only if you really enjoy boats and being out on the water. We were out for almost 4 hours and you only actually see whales for a short time.
ReplyDeletei know just what you mean by the right atmosphere with the experience. we visited Loch Ness (Scotland) years ago and rather than misty and gloomy, befitting a possible sighting of the legendary monster, it was sunny and blue skies. just wrong!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it was ever sunny in Scotland!
DeleteWell we all know rain, peonies and kittens make for a good day.
ReplyDeletexo J.
It's a winning combination. Peonies can be substituted with other flowers. No kitten? You'll need a good book and a quilt/blanket.throw. There must be rain.
DeleteJen...sounds like you had a whale of an adventure. Kitties and peonies .... Purrfect! Sorry for the silly post...5 friends and I are spending "girls week @ the beach" .... Lots of sun & sand! Maybe too much sun! :-) Giggles and smiles... Susan
ReplyDeleteSun, sand, smiles and friends--sounds perfect!
DeleteLovely peonies and cats; even the water looked intriguing.
ReplyDeleteMy first 2 days it was rainy and the water was grey. I was amazed how blue it was when the sun came out.
DeleteYour experience reminds me of that in San Francisco. I saw many birds in a row,seals on some small islands and a big tail of a whale in a distance!!
ReplyDeleteThey jumped and spouted.
I'd like to find out the book, The perfect storm.
That's so cool that you saw a whale! I love Seal Rock in SF.
Deletewarm - yes. dry - not so much. but it is what it is. lovely pics xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you! I wish I had your photography skills.
DeleteWell, it's perfectly stormy here these last few days! On my only whale watch off of San Diego, I was burned to a crisp, felt bad about chasing the whales and wanted to move onto San Clemente Island. It was a whale of a day.
ReplyDeleteI thought about that with the whales. On balance, I think the education preservation factors makes it okay, thought there should be limits.
DeleteThe history of whaling is horrfying.
your fishing boat photos are fabulous !
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I'm glad you like them.
DeletePeonies and rain and kitties looks like a delightful combination -- beautiful lead picture!
ReplyDeleteCats and flowers look good together!
DeleteI'm very attracted to fishing boats too. I love going down to the fishing wharves in Gloucester to take photos. Funky, rusty, gritty and fabulous. The photo of the lighthouse and pilgrim monument from outside Long Point is a rare view.
ReplyDeleteI must get to Gloucester. Can't believe I've never been!
DeleteBoth you & the kitties made wise choices with your days. This will sound weird, but I have whiled away many, many an hour knitting while watching Deadliest Catch, and have read The Perfect Storm. It's a frightening life and yet one that is fascinating, moving, exhilarating & tragic. Thanks so much for sharing your day with us.
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