Fire Island Trip

Weekend Fun - Last weekend was my most memorable weekend . I never did freak out as much as I did this time. My friends planned this trip to Fire Island. Fire Island is a barrier Island located almost 45 miles outside New York City. We drove upto Bay Shore from where we took a ferry across the great South Bay to reach Ocean Bay Park. Ferry ride was almost for 45 minutes. The Island has different beaches, where in some are specific to a type of community. Click here to know about the different communities on the Island. We stayed in Ocean Bay Park, a place meant for groupers, means group of people rent a place to share and party on the island.

Three of us stayed in a small Condo, which was smaller than that of a studio. Perfect for two, but we could manage. We got in there on Friday Morning, assuming that we will work remotely from the island. But, Island was too beautiful and water was too tempting. We could not just sit in front of our Laptops. That's it, all of us mailed our Bosses in our way to convey that we wil not be able to work that day.


It is a sand dune beach rollout into Atlantic ocean. We could not wait to take a walk on the shore...As we walked it started drizzling. We had wet only our legs in sea water , the handsome safeguards on the beach warned us..."Hey you better keep yourself out of water ladies" .. :( as per the weather report, they were expecting thunderstorms. So, they din allow anyone to get into water. Beach was too very long and there were some places where there were no guards to watch us. We walked all the way upto kind of end of Ocean beach... And later came out the beach and took a walk to our Condo through the Village. We were competely drenched ... Rain din stop until noon. But was beautiful later. We were again on the beach with our wet suits on. We were in water till late in the evening. Playing in water, screaming, splashing water on each other, getting thrown to the shore by the huge waves while jumping with the waves, picking the shells , lying down the shore when waves come and wash you but, leave you covered by sand... It was very beautiful and peaceful feeling to just sit on the shore and watch the endless water roaring. I could record t a small video clip of the beauty for may be a minute in my mobile phone.

We decided to check out the Restaurants in the beautiful party town. Flynn's a beach restaurant where we free buffet. We enjoyed the buffet with some drinks while sitting on the Marina. They had some sort of game. Part of which they were throwing gifts. One who catches it will be lucky. That way, we got two key chains and two very very big t-shirts with some drink's logo on it. :) We decided to explore the downtown of the Ocean beach. On our way we became kids again when we saw the Swings(Jhoola) in the park. Hey, did I miss mentioning about two Deers we saw nesr park. The village looked so Natural with all these. Downtown was the most happening place there. The whole crowd was busy dining, wining, partying and watching movies and we too grabbed some food and drink. We felt that the day was very very long. :))

After Morning's breakfast, thanks to Rita for Coffee, dough nuts and muffins...mmmmm just great!! :) We decided to explore a place "Sunken Forest" which existed on the other side of ocean bay park. Previous day we explored one side that was Ocean beach. On our way we came across a Gay area "Cherry Grove" . I was wondering why am I seeing only two guys walking together ...Later found out from the guide we had that it is a Gay town. Forest was not that great though. It was pretty long long walk through the trails of forest and on the beach. Was almost exhausted and starving to death when we came back. Again in the evening all set for playing in water. We build a beautiful sand house...Covered by shell. :)) played in water and back home to rest after such a long and fun filled day.

I was feeling too very sad about next day, Sunday !! We are suppose to wind up our trip.!! :( But, felt fresh in the morning after coffee by Nilie and waffles with lots of butter and syrup... :)) we reminded ourselves that , it was our last breakfast on the deck of a beautiful beach house. :( With reading on the beach in mind, we ran to the shore with some books. Rain din let us read. We ended up playing and racing again. ....Oh my god, I was too very conscious when Rita was almost close to me in the Race. And she did race well compare to someone like me who works out!! :(

We decided to take a walk to Ocean City downtown again for the last time with our poncho on. I was too very upset to see the prices of Fire Island logo Sweat Shirts... They were extremely costly. Had a very heavy brunch again at "Rachael's Cafe" . Now, for the last time we thought if taking beach walk to reach our condo. In the rain again ....On the shore...Running, screaming, playing in water...Oh maaan, I miss all the fun now. Felt bad when we said bye to the beach. :(

As we waited for the ferry with hot coffee and some music, we took a final look at the water and village. Such a nice and warm place. I wish I lived there and it was easy to commute to office everyday!!

I came home with sweet memories of the trip and a lot of positive thoughts in my mind.

Hey Rita and Nilie, This blog is dedicated to you both.... for the wonderful trip and for such a great company. :))