We waited until about 9:30 in the morning to leave DC. Lea told us that if we waited until then, we would do better with the traffic. Well, we did okay, but of course, still encountered a bit. Today was supposed to warm up again, and before long, we could feel the heat.
We made good time getting to Long Island, and the Garmin helped us get there easily. The biggest surprise to me, was the fact that we paid $38.00 in tolls along the way! Two of the toll booths cost us $9 each.
It was nice to finally reach the Verrazano Bridge, and see New York City in the distance. I couldn't really get a good picture, thanks to the bridge railing.
Before long, we arrived at our rental for two nights, located at Lookout Point, on Long Island. It was in a small town, just two blocks from the beach, and about a block from a waterfront with a few restaurants.
We met our hosts, Alicia and Gavin, a young couple, who also shared our love for adventure. Gavin had hiked in the Himalayas, and they were about to leave on a vacation to Cape Cod, followed by a trip to Thailand and Burma.
Unfortunately, they are leaving tomorrow morning on their first trip, and we will not get to visit with them much.
We headed to the waterfront restaurants and had dinner by the water.
We took Saleen and headed down to the beach, and she enjoyed running back and forth in the beach sand.
There was no one on the beach, and so she was enjoying running around with no leash on. The sign at the beach made me laugh though. Apparently, they really do not want you having any fun on this beach.
Note: Ball playing and frisbees strictly prohibited!!!
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