Georges Island

 Today Mimi had to work but we got up early and drove up to Hingham and took the ferry to Georges Island.  I had never been and it was so much fun! They ferry trip was great - Declan had never been on a boat before (that he remembered) so that was awesome.
We arrived to a totally empty island and had a really nice morning poking around the ruins of the fort and exploring the dark rooms and stairways.  It was pretty amazing how dangerous some of the area was - it would NOT have been relaxing with younger kids.  There were plenty of areas without ropes or rails where you could fall off of rocks or crumbing stairs!  Crazy!!
The day was beautiful and the views across Boston Harbor were perfect.  We ate lunch at the little restaurant at the visitor center and fought off seagulls - no one even lost a French fry!
When it was time to go home, we boarded the ferry back to the mainland - tired and sweaty but very happy!!