After stopping for fuel, we tied up at the Crocker Boatyard which would be Zendo’s home for two weeks. The next three days were a series of family get togethers with most of Jonny’s cousins reuniting at the home of their mothers ostensibly to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Mallove’s, the family jewelry store!
We partied at various venues including rental homes, local waterfront restaurants, and the Ocean Beach Pavilion which included fireworks and an Elton John cover band! We feasted on lobster, steak, and had our fill of our favorite fried oysters, corn on the cob, steamers, Rhode Island clam chowder and famous local Michael’s ice cream.
We wandered the historic “city” of New London which is taking good care of itself though it has struggled over the years economically.
Stephanie and her cousins had a blast not having all been together for many years.
Jonny’s mother Janice, the family’s matriarch, was in her glory to be back in New London where she had lived 90 of her 94 years before moving to Florida.
On two consecutive days we took a crew of cousins for a cruise of New London harbor on Zendo. The first day was especially exciting as a surfaced submarine entered the harbor. Navy boats kept everyone safely at bay.
The second day, all the kids jumped overboard for a swim in the relatively warm waters (for Connecticut, that is)!
All in all, we had a fabulous time and by Sunday everyone was dispersing to their homes in California, Washington state, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, etc. For the next 10 days, we would be traveling back to Miami to unpack our condo before returning to Zendo to resume our cruise.
Great pictures of a very special time for Mom and our family. The weather was so perfect too. You've captured the time so well.
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