During the first weekend in August, our friends Bryan and Cheryl Dempsey came to Seas the Day for avisit. On a beautiful Sunday morning we went on a Vineyard version of a road trip. We went to breakfast at the Right Fork in Katama, a ride to Gay Head Light in Aquinnah and a stop at the Artisan's Fair in Tisbury on the ride home.
The highlight of our Vineyard road trip was the stop at Gay Head Light. It was a crystal clear day and to quote the song, "we could see for miles and miles". We looked out over Vineyard Sound, Noman's island, and the Elizabeth Islands. We could look beyond the islands and see the southcoast coastline. The landmarks most visible were the Fairhaven windmills and New Bedford waterfront area. Fortunately, we were there when the docents opened the Lighthouse for visitors. As MV Museum members, climbing up the lighthouse stairs was free and we took advantage. The views were breathtaking! We could have stayed up there all day but finally made our way down to continue with our road trip.
Yes, it was Sunday morning and we were not in church. However, climbing that lighthouse and enjoying God's handiwork was just as much a religious experience as if we had been in church pews.
