Since our vacation was nice but not truly relaxing, my husband and I decided to do a late summer weekend beach getaway.
Every year, we go out to Fire Island at the end of the season. Like the last weekend of the season. AKA mid-October. It is usually gray and cool, not really swimsuit weather, but boy is it quiet. And sometimes getting out of NYC only means finding a place where you can go 24 hours without hearing a siren.
Fire Island is a beautiful place at any time of year. It's just harder to get to outside of the summer season.
This year we needed some beach time - swimsuits, ocean dips, and sunscreen - so we opted to go earlier, mid-August.
Last weekend was perfect. The weather was lovely and bright, just slightly hot. The only rain was when we had to switch from the train to the taxi. (It always rains when we get off of the train. It's a running gag.) And also when we were already heading home.
Beach side homes. Rumor has it (from information we gathered last October) the government is seizing/buying the beachfront homes in order to build up a larger dune, so that the rest of the island will be protected in the event there is another Superstorm Sandy.
Clear blue skies and the water was ideal. Cold, but not too cold. Perfect for a dip after some sunbathing.
Some bathers enjoying (or sharing) the view.
View from the ferry as we left the island. We'll be back soon!
We weren't sure if we were going to, but we decided to book again for this October. It is one of the most relaxing places. And being there for the last weekend of the season has its own charms.
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