August means many things to people. In Kentucky, it apparently means intense heat with little break. Fortunately, August also means Cape Cod to the Bowes clan, and we were able to make it to the Cape for about five days this year. Everyone in the family was there, nine people enjoying fun in the sun and each other's company.
There really isn't enough time or space to talk about all that went on during our visit, but the pictures below should give a little glimpse into all the good times. The show begins with the whale watch we went on out of Provincetown. Just so you know, we have not included any pictures of whales, just people.
Good times number one. On the ride out to watch a few whales, make sure you are well hydrated. Here Suzy demonstrates proper hydration while Sarah illustrates how friends can help friends stay hydrated. It's in the giving that we receive.
Brendan, Chris, and Michael had a good time as well. Here they show us all that, once hydrated, you should stay up front and keep your eyes out for the spouts of the humpbacks. And they were definitely kept busy, because we saw quite a few whales and a couple of pods of dolphins. Some of the whales breached, some of them flipped over, and just about all of them showed off their flukes.
Life's not just a whale watch...sometimes it's a beach. Here Suzy, Katie, Taffy, and Jay soak in the sun at Coast Guard Beach at the National Seashore. Water temperature was about 58 degrees and full of seaweed. Just the way Sarah likes it.
It's always good to have a picture taken as a couple. It would be even better if John didn't smile like a jackal. From this point on, when John is in the sun and a picture is being taken, someone give him some sunglasses. Truly, the squinting is impressive. Click on the picture, blow it up, and take a closer look.
If John had his way, much of the Cape experience would revolve around mini-golf. This picture came after the annual affair.
The size of the group now requires us to play in two parties. And the course, as always, is Poits. They have lengthened the par 4 holes over the years to accommodate the new putters, but it is still a course the whole family can enjoy.
Dinner preparation for nine is not an easy affair, but one night Chris and Katie put together an impressive lobster dinner for the entire crew. Tasty, tasty, tasty. The steamers right before dinner hit the spot as well.
Now for the artistic part of this entry. It's called, "Sarah at sunset." As you know from previous entries and just from knowing her in general, Sarah is always up for trying new ways of illustrating her growing belly. So this picture is both artistic and informative. Notice also how calm the bay side is. Harder to notice is that the water is much warmer. Very nice.
When you go to the Cape, you can watch the sun rise over the ocean and then catch it set over the bay. And the bay is just a short walk from the place we stay. It's a beautiful sight.
So thank you to the whole family. And a special thanks to Chris for picking us up at the airport at midnight. We had such a great time and it passed by too quickly. And that was the last big trip before Nutterbutter hits the scene. Hard to believe.
