End of summer 08

Sadly, it's finally here - the last weekend of a really good summer that started with a trip to Virginia to see mom & the rest of the crew and ends with the same ... perfect.

A few ruffles in between, but so what?? I did the Avon walk in California, white water rafting, had many lazy afternoons, long naps, trips to the beach, a welcome the spring party, went to the ICA, saw Shakespeare on the Common, made new friends. Also a very introspective getting to know myself summer.

In an attempt to make the last weekend fully worthwhile, I went to Newport yesterday - yet another "convertible" moment to save for posterity. Rode with the top down, wind in my face, music blaring (have to say that the 328i is extremely quiet for a convertible) drove by the mansions, and imagined what life was like back in the early to mid 20th century. Wallowed in the sun, got a tan, even swam a little - yes me, the biggest cold water funk ventured in, and did not want to get out.

Headed off to Tanglewood today for the last summer concert. Beethoven's 9th is always brilliant.

A perfect ending.

Maine 2008

Girl's weekend out white water rafting in class II to V rapids on the Kennebec River. After a long drive to Maine, a little picnic on the way, a cabin with a deck that literally hangs over the swiftly flowing river with gorgeous views I feel happy and refreshed.

Rafting adventure begins the next morning - they scare the living daylights out of you prior to heading out. If you do fall out, maybe you will die! If your feet get caught in a rock, or you go under the boat, the trick is to just coast. Ya right!! I bet I would just die of shock and panic.

But we all came back safe and sound. Two other people fell out of the boat - it looks exhilarating and maybe someday I'll be up for the thrill fest. Right now I am too funk to jump into the river to swim - oh, wait!! I can't swim.

Fun, fun, fun. Drive back -- another wonderful summer weekend comes to an end. Perhaps next year I will make it to the Colorado river.