Cotytto

     Cotytto is the Thracian goddess of debauchery, she is also my friend's 47ft. Grand Banks yacht. I don't remember the year he bought her, I think it was 2007. It doesn't matter, what is important, is every year since, we have spent a lot of time on her, and every August since, we have done a weeks long trip aboard Cotytto. For most of the time, a week on a boat is rather uneventful, a chance to spend time with friends, read a book, enjoy the sun on your face and my favorite, nap! But every now and then, a memorable moment. If you go out to Race Point at the Cape, you could go whale watching.

     It is not difficult, just follow a whale watching boat out from Provincetown, make lunch on the way out and enjoy.

     We spent hours watching these magnificent animals, and considered myself to be, the most fortunate man I know. My wife and I have enjoyed a wonderful life together, and look forward to many more years to come. Who among us has sat on a yacht, off the coast of Cape Cod, eating cheese and crackers, drinking wine, while watching whales feed? We should all be so fortunate.

     Martha's Vineyard  is a frequent destination for Cotytto, and a favorite spot is Menemsha Bight just outside the town of Chilmark. Takeout from the Menemsha Fishmarket and a sunset is whats on the menu.

     Surely coming into Boston Harbor has to be on the list of memorable moments for me. No this is not a postcard, I took that picture myself, and it's a great picture if I do say so myself. I missed my calling, and it is not writing. We spent a few days in Boston, doing all the silly touristy things like, the Quincy Market and the Duck Tours, and loved every minute. 

     Without a doubt, the most memorable moment was during our NYC trip. We left Newport, headed towards Long Island and the city. The city was great, we walked around for days, and who could miss Coney Island and a dog from Nathan's.

     But, there are few things more inspiring than bringing a boat through the Verrazano Narrows Waterway, under the bridge and around the point, and standing majesticly before you, Lady Liberty! What an emotional moment this must have been for those immigrating to America! What an emotional moment for me, one that I will not forget.

     Well, there you go, life aboard Cotytto, I cannot wait until August and our next adventure.