Saybrook Pt, CT

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Today we traveled almost the entire coast of Connecticut – from Norwalk to Saybrook Point. As my faithful blog followers already know, this is one of my favorite marinas:

• First-rate restaurant
• Outdoor dining on flower-filled patios
• Yummy beverages
• Friendly well-trained staff
• A park in which to walk the dog
• A cute town to visit by bike

It was hot on the Sound this morning, so rather than anchor in Ziegler’s Cove tonight, we chose to get here a day early, and spend two nights in air-conditioned comfort.

Our visit with Emily was great fun. She and Chad and their three kids live in a seashore neighborhood that is retro in its openness and connectedness. Their house, which is undergoing extensive upgrades, overlooks the beach and the park. Dozens (literally dozens) of kids play under the bemused gaze of their parents, who are sitting on the rooftop deck entertaining guests. Friends walk by a call hello. Children eat at one-another’s homes. It’s a real neighborhood!

Here’s a shot we took of the house. It’s a little fuzzy because we snapped it from the boat. But you can see the new rooftop deck (with railing yet to be installed). Very exciting to eat and drink there!

The trip today was idyllic: smooth seas and blue skies. We put the boat on autopilot and read our books the whole way here. Nevertheless, it was good to see the Saybrook Point lighthouse loom into view.

Tomorrow we get to sleep late, then grab some bikes to explore the quaint town of Old Saybrook. It’s an 8-mile loop, so I hope Guinness can keep up!

TTFN