10 Things to Remind You of Coastal New England Summers
Dreaming of summer? Read this list then close your eyes and let your mind float away to those Coastal New England summers you love so much. It will come soon enough!
1. The loud cacophony of seagulls over the harbor as you watch the fishing boats head out early in the morning.
2. Enjoying freshly made ice cream at your favorite local stand with friends.
3. The Boston Pops performing 1812 overture on the 4th of July as fireworks blast into the dusky sky over the Charles River.
4. The ear-splitting crack of a bat at Fenway Park followed by a raucous crowd brought to their feet after a big hit.
5. The deafening sound of the horn as the ferry leaves the dock headed to one of the islands.
6. The joy of sand. Everywhere. In your car, your house, your shoes, and maybe even in your sandwich.
7. Blackening skies and the booming clap of thunder at dusk as a storm rolls In on a sticky July evening.
8. Cutting zinnias and snapdragons from your garden and displaying them in mason jars around your house.
9. Taking an outdoor shower late in the afternoon after a ten-out-of-ten beach day.
10. Late nights spent around a fire pit with friends and family watching the embers drift north into a star-filled night sky.
Going inland instead? Check out my recent guide to Chester, recently named best small town in Vermont!
