Reminiscing of Ventures Past: A New York Summer

Of course when living in paradise along the shores of Love Beach, the statement, "Summer season is ending," is easy to misunderstand. For millions it denotes a change in weather switching out seasonal clothing from flip flops and swimsuits to long sleeves, jeans, and closed toed shoes. For us lucky island teachers it means meeting new smiling faces ready and eager to absorb all the knowledge we can share in ten months. Our flip flops and swimsuits will never be put away because at the end of each school day, we are fortunate enough to be able to return to the shore to rejuvenate our eagerness and desire to teach. Oh, the joys of endless summers!!

Preparing for the beginning of this new school year, Danny and I have found ourselves reminiscing about summers past. Although he wouldn't trade a single day flying over the beautiful wonders of the islands nature affords us and I would never give up the treasures I enjoy snorkeling and strolling around Nassau; we still love excursions we enjoy time from time visiting the hustle and bustle found in the states. Today's post will share the starting point of last years journey that lead us to this wonderful spot we currently call home.

Summer memories one full year ago. Our beach ventures consisted of exploring the shorelines of creeks, streams, lakes, reservoirs, the Hudson River, and the Long Island Sound from Upstate New York, through the Adirondacks, and into the city.

Wesport, Norwalk, Long Island City Excursions

  Saugatuck Reservoir, Westport, CT
                                Camden , New York

Manhattan, Central Park, Staten Island, Chelsea Pier

 Cold Springs, New York                                                      Devil's Den Preserve, Weston, CT

Adirondacks: Blue Mountain Lake, Lewey Lake, and Speculator

All images were taken with iPhone6sPlus and Samsung Galaxy Note5 by Christina and Danny. Check out more of our adventures in our galleries on instagram @danpiraino, @aerialcamera and @beach.camera. Danny's images from all over the North American continent can be viewed for purchase at https://www.eyeem.com/u/danielpiraino.