At least some people don't mind the current water temperature.

And then there's the  path through the forest, which is always fun to walk. — And then there's the path through the forest, which is always fun to walk.

Summery day. Apparently we arrived at exactly the same time as the good weather.

Everything has been unpacked and stowed, the decks swept, and the porch opened up. So we are feeling quite settled in. Cocktails on the porch, followed by a delicious roast chicken dinner. Next up, a dog walk, and then a test to see if the TV and Netflix still work.

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What makes a place special is the way it buries itself inside the heart, not whether it's flat or rugged, rich or austere, wet or arid, gentle or harsh, warm or cold, wild or tame. Every place, like every person, is elevated by the love and respect shown toward it, and by the way in which its bounty is received.

—Richard Nelson, The Island Within