Traditionally, things slow down on the backside of August, but this past week got strangely quiet on the Island. Maybe it was the questionable weather after a few ideal weekends, but the beaches looked relatively empty and even the line for coffee only snaked two blocks instead of four. Maybe folks finally decided to figure out the coffee maker in the Airbnb … but I kinda doubt it.
It’s a little quieter on the Island than it’s been this summer. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)
Many have begun to heed the call of the inland responsibilities.
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