Dan and Tony brought up the anchor on this stunning morning and we meandered out of the anchorage, passing this serene homestead site.
NICE BUTTS!
SO SERENE
Our serenity was soon broken as we exited the bay and received a loud VHF distress signal. We never did quite get the coordinates but there was someone overboard. I’m sure all turned out well because we heard no more over the radio later in the day.
The cormorants were on the prowl, sweeping down and coasting just above the water.
SKIMMING THE WATER
Our interest having been peeked, we decided to motor over to the Four Brothers Islands where UVM conducts extensive research on the varied bird population that seeks refuge there. The island is a breeding ground for gulls, heron, duck, geese and innumerable cormorant. We jumped into the dingy and cruised around the islands, watching the birds watching us. 
CORMORANTS PERCHED ON THE DEAD TREES ON ONE OF
THE FOUR BROTHERS ISLANDS
Our next stop was Juniper Island, just 2 miles west of Burlington. This is the site of one of the 1st lighthouse on the lake, built in 1826 and currently restored. We spent a lot of time sifting through the pebbly shore and enjoying the view from the water’s edge. Some of you know what a “rock hound” Tony is.
JUNIPER ISLAND'S LEE SIDE BEACH
QUEST ANCHORED OFF JUNIPER ISLAND
RESTORED 1826 JUNIPER ISLAND LIGHT HOUSE
ROCKS, ROCKS AND MORE ROCKS
SEARCHING
AND SIFTING
I also took a special photo for Chip Edson. Chip, Dan assures me this is poison ivy, just in case you don't know what it looks like!!
CHIP, THIS IS POISON IVY!!
After pulling up anchor at Juniper Island we cruised past the northern lighthouse on the .5 mile long breakwater that protects the Burlington waterfront. This is a totally different view of Burlington!! We gave Robert a call and he was just able to see the Quest from the upper balcony of his apartment complex. Talk about perfect timing!
1826 BURLINGTON BREAKWATER LIGHTHOUSE
BURLINGTON COMMUNITYBOATHOUSE
Lynn was having some anxiety about leaving her new found home on the Quest and we thought Tony might have to carry her off. Here she is in her favorite perch. And she was worried about being able to relax??!!
LYNN AND TONY RELAXING
I'M NOT LEAVING AND YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!!
We all loaded up into the dingy (yes, Lynn too) and headed for their car at the marina. It was a quick jaunt to the Volvo dealer where my car was waiting to be picked up after being serviced. After a stop at West Marine, Lynn and Tony treated us to dinner at the cozy little Shalimar of India at 16 N. Winooski Ave. in downtown Burlington. Be sure to try it when you are in the area, we love it. After a walk through the City Market (or the hippie market, as Steffi calls it), a quick stop at Borders for fish and bird identification books, and a visit to TJMAXX for a new Teflon skillet we headed back to the marina and a dingy ride in the orange glow of the majestic rising moon.
LYNNA AND TONY LOADED UP TO DEPART
MOON OVER LAKE CHAMPLAIN
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