September 11, 2010

One of the best days of summer - I was in Newport staying at a Wyndham - decided to take the Block Island Ferry over to Block Island (that is redundant I know) - for a 15K race (running) that I had entered. It was a picture perfect day - sunny, breezy and about 75 degrees. Once on the boat - a little early was seated on the top deck next to two guys - Mark and Paul - we started chatting a little on the way over. Hit it off right away - and they asked when we disembarking what Ferry I would be taking back - 5:00? Yes. They would too. They were heading there for the first time, so asked me a little about the area. We talked about camping at Fisherman's Memorial State Park also. They were very interested in that --- great campground.

I went and ran my race - walked a few times - very hilly! I hate hills. LOL. They went to the Lighthouse at the South side of the island and walked around town - and had a picnic lunch they told me. After the race I walked around town - but not for long - didn't have much time before boarding. Once on board I looked for them and they looked for me -- we met and sat together again. Talked about our day -- and talked, and talked - it is an hour ride. They invited me to join them in Newport for dinner -- I was thrilled. Felt like a teenager out on a hot date. Ran back to my hotel - showered and dressed quickly - met them down on Bannister's Wharf.

We hugged -- greeted each other then walked a little to a place called the Landing. Had a wonderful dinner - bottle of wine - and talked, and laughed a lot. We exchanged emails and said we would all keep in touch. They were from Salem, Ma. - two of the nicest guys - intelligent, good looking, and fun to be with. I can totally understand their attraction to each other as I found them to be very attractive as well.

Back to the date - it was the Anniversary of Sept. 11 - which we talked about visiting Ground Zero - and our own experiences that day. It was a bit of a remembrance, and at the same time the day was one of the best - 2010 - for me. Thanks to my new friends.