Spur of the Moment Roadtrip with Chitunga to See the 'Tives in Amagansett. Made it Just in Time for Linguini with Clam Sauce

Chitunga arrived to Connecticut at 1:30 and then suggested we hit the road and take a ferry over the Long Island via New London. It was 2:30 when he made the suggest and I said, "If I pack now, we might be able to make the 4 pm (although I had reservations for 5 pm). We made it with only a few seconds to spare, hence able to make it to dinner, where Mark was being hosted with a friend from S. Africa. Couldn't catch up with Milford & Sue too much, but did get to eat and toast them before heading back to Mark's for sleep.

I know Abu, Lossine, and I made this trip 13 years ago this time, but I don't think Chitunga and I have been here since before Covid. I know Mark and the girls came my way a few times, but there hasn't been a visit to Holly Hill Lane in quite a while.

Karal was a little nervous because we went in the opposite direction of Syracuse. I think she was a little nervous on the ferry, too, only because she wanted to run free and not be pulled back by a leash.

The rain started as we arrived to Amagansett and it will be with us until 11 a.m. today...then just clouds. Not the nicest forecast, but we're here for the get-a-way of it all and to see family. If we get outdoor time, too, that will be superb (after all, it isn't summer swimming weather).

I always love driving the tip of Long Island. There's little commercialism, beautiful landscapes, and water in all directions. Always felt these parts were a blessing, and the older I get the more I realize it is true.

Thankful to be here.