Enroute to Quidnet

Terns are active near the Sesachacha Pond cut. An osprey was hunting over the pond.

Looking toward Quidnet from Hoick's Hollow

Four monarch butterflies cruised past me on the lhike to Wauwinet. A beautiful northwest wind keeping it cool and clear. My companions along the beach are semipalmated sandpipers, great black backed gulls and herring gulls, including many juveniles.

The beach entrance at Hoick's Hollow

August 4, 2008

Even a well known spot seems different when viewed as part of an adventure. Ginger, almost 13, was raring to go. Water and a few snacks were all we needed to go into the beach wilds and head north.

Walk Around Nantucket- August 2008

I have been walking my Jack Russell Terrier, Ginger, on the beach in Sconset all summer and soaking in the water, waves, light, tides and birds. During the Rock Run (first Saturday of August), I watched the relay runners who would run around the island and I got the idea to explore Nantucket by hiking around it...about 50 miles. I so love exploring Nantucket, and although there are many beaches I have visited many times, there are also spots I've never been. I also liked the idea of seeing how the different parts of the island relate to each other. So, thanks to my trusty husband, Josh "Pickupandropoff" Posner, I have embarked on the adventure.