My perfect day would start by waking up on a beautiful warm and sunny
morning. I would ride my bike to the beach where I could catch up on the latest Jodi Picoult novel. On the way I would stop at Dunkin Donuts on Memorial Boulevard for a coffee and bagel to go. Later, my three nieces would join me and we would frolic in the surf.

Then I’d head home to get my love Matt and go for a bike ride and a picnic out to Ocean Drive to watch the kites blowing in the wind off Brenton Point. On the way out to Ocean Drive we’d stop at Harvest Market on Bellevue Avenue for a baguette, some horseradish hummus, and delicious olives. Lucky for us Bellevue Spirits is next door so maybe we’d get a bottle of champagne to go with our meal.

Back home for a shower and change before heading down to Thames Street. First we’d stop at Bellevue Beauty Walk on Bowen’s Wharf to pick up some Kai Body Glow. It is what I think Hawaii might smell like – calla lilies and the beach. Can’t get enough. Then we would make our way further down the wharf to 22 Portside for one of their specialty cocktails. Delicious.

The Black Pearl on Bannister’s Wharf is famous for their New England Clam Chowder. We would sit outside and ogle the sailboats and enjoy a cup of chowder. After dinner, we’d head down the wharf to the Coffee Grinder for a decaf espresso and some people watching. We’d sit on the dock, on white Adirondack chairs and enjoy the sunset. A leisurely stroll up the hill through St Anne’s Square and we’d be home. What a day!

{My Perfect Day is a weekly Tidepooler series that reveals the most wonderful and interesting places in cities and towns around the world, as shared by the people who live there}