Friday, May 16, 2014

Photographs Of A Nautical Sunday

One Sunday last month, the weather was beyond gorgeous. It was just about the time when spring was starting to make its seasonal entrance with sunny, clear skies and a cool, comfortable 50-something degrees.

So I spent the greater part of that day outside; savoring every second of it.

I took a nice long walk down to the Delaware River and visited Penn’s Landing, which is the waterfront area of Center City, Philadelphia.

Having lived in Florida for many years and being so close to the ocean, I came to really appreciate how awesome it is to be near water. When my family first moved to the Gold Coast, my father bought a speedboat that we would take out on the weekends and water ski along the Intercoastal waterways.

I don't know if you've ever tried it before, but water skiing is a BLAST. And it's very easy!

I’ve also been sailing before, which is a completely different experience than riding on a speedboat because it has more of a leisurely and relaxing feel to it. There is nothing quite like gliding over the water in complete motor-silence, with just the sound of the canvas sails flapping in wind and the seagulls flying above you.

It is truly a spiritual experience.

*note: for as much as I enjoy being on the water, can you believe that I have never taken a cruise?!?

Today, I would like to share some photographs I snapped while down at Penn’s Landing.

So climb onboard, set your sails, and enjoy...

Built in 1883, the sailing ship Gazela