It was a beautiful weekend, even without much crafting and some scorching hot temperatures.
We escaped to the nearby mountains for some cool breezes...
...to fill those crisp sails, so striking against the natural splendor of the area. Thanks to the generosity of a friend, we enjoyed a whole day out on her wonderful sailboat.
My experience on boats is limited and I have never went sailing before. I didn't realize how much I'd love it. But I do.
There is something so magical about the wind filling those sails----the anticipation after a wisp of wind, the excitement of a gust, the eventual movement and tipping against the wind... There's also a feeling of connection to a distant past...
It's not a surprise that my kids loved it, too. My daughter swam around and around the boat in the icy cold water. My son was entranced by the boat itself, even having an opportunity to "drive" it.
One of my brothers was in town long enough to enjoy the day with us... Yes, this is part of sailing, too----dropping anchor and relaxing...
