Where I Walk - Part 5 - "Red Hook"

Town... although not really a town.  Just a small group of businesses centered around a marina.

The big yellow building is one of two High Schools on the island.  You can see that the first couple of mile walk with all the wonderful scenery, views of the ocean and creatures great and small are all over.  Red Hook has it's charm, but it is always under construction, and not the easiest place to walk.

Fix a little - tear up a little...
Tear up what you've already fixed, fix it again...
And the work project just never seems to get finished.

But no rush, after all...

Your recovery tax dollars are at work, keeping this crew of 10 working for months on end with little or no progress.  Who could imagine a better use for your dollars.



But I digress...

Like I said, Red Hook is a group of businesses mostly catering to the needs of boaters.  There are several terrific restaurants.  They all have convenient access from the bay.

Jackie and I patronize Duffy's Love Shack... The best bar built in a parking lot you will ever find!

Jackie and I on the left, Every guest we have ever had on the island seats to the right.

Duffy's is just getting ready for the day, so not open for a strawberry daiquiri served in a parrot glass... Later tonight though.

On the street across from the marina is another small shopping center.  They have a pharmacy, hardware store, Doctor's office, a few other sundry shops and...

our "post office".  Almost no home delivery on the isles.  Most people have a mail box service.  Safe and dry delivery... who could ask for more...

This was a good day... 4 packages.  But it also means I carry them back to our condo away from home.

And since I am carrying anyway... Here's the real reason for my walk.  I shop everyday.  Mostly because the produce is not as fresh as we would like.  Once you buy, you should use as soon as possible...

Considering everything has to be flown in to reach the shelves, it is very well stocked.  Just plan ahead.  And get used to the idea that if you need 10 items, only 9 will be in stock.

And, that's the end of my walk... 2 and a half miles, about 5,000 steps and except for the last little bit, very pretty.

Oh, except...

I have to walk back.

Seems longer when you are loaded down.  just as pretty, but longer...