Horseshoe Crabs, Sagamore Hill, and Speedos!

On the second day of our stay in Oyster Bay we beached the dingy amongst a field of dead horseshoe crabs.

We are not sure what caused their demise but their prehistoric-looking remains dotted the beach, creating a pseudo-mine field.

Our goal for the day was to visit Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt’s summer home.

Tourists being chased by turkey’s

Bird watching at Sagamore Hill

Unfortunately, the house was closed for renovation, but we were able to walk around the grounds, and see his son’s house/museum.

Windmill at Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill was Roosevelt’s home from 1885 until his death in 1919. He used it as his Summer White House from 1902-08. Roosevelt died in the house when he was 60 and Edith, his second wife, who he raised six kids with, also died in the house when she was 87.

One of the many trophies collected by the Roosevelt family. I think he is giving me the stink eye!

Jeff and I had not had a proper shower in a few days. This shadow represents the awesomeness that was happening with his hair.

Back on the boat, we noticed that our French neighbors were outside showering on their swim platform. This is Jeff’s first attempt to photograph them through the port.

This is his second attempt with the 70-200 mm lens. Notice the shower attire. (You may want to click on this image to get the full effect)

Bear, on the edge of the anchorage. Oyster Bay is home to Oakcliff Sailing Center, a training facility for US competitive sailors. You will probably run into a few of these salty fellows if you visit Jack Halyard’s where the walls of the bar are adorned with their medals and burgees.

Bear, at anchor, in Oyster Bay.