--- url: 'https://dri.es/album/summer-in-boston-2022' title: 'Summer in Boston 2022' author: name: 'Dries Buytaert' url: 'https://dri.es/about' date: '2026-06-11T13:30:05+00:00' license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/' type: album count: 30 --- # Summer in Boston 2022 ![Axl sitting in a chair near a window, reading a book](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/axl-reading-640w.jpg) *Axl has dyslexia, but reads for hours a day. Just like me.* ![A child wearing a mask sits in a salon chair, drawing in a notebook while waiting for a haircut.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/summer-hair-cuts-2-640w.jpg) ![A hairstylist gives a haircut to a seated person wearing a cape, while another person waits nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/summer-hair-cuts-1-640w.jpg) ![Three people sit on a concrete ledge, eating ice cream from small cups with spoons.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/ice-cream-640w.jpg) *Enjoying some 'mud pie' ice cream from Bedford Farms in Concord, MA.* ![Double hat](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/double-hat-640w.jpg) *What is better than one hat? Two hats.* ![Two people hiking through tall grass on the Great Island Trail in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/great-island-trail-in-wellfleet-640w.jpg) *Hiking the Great Island Trail in Wellfleet, MA.* ![Cape Cod trail](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/cape-cod-trail-640w.jpg) *A typical Cape Cod trail that takes you to the beach.* ![A young person in a light blue shirt sits outside, looking off into the distance with a thoughtful expression.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/stan-pondering-640w.jpg) *Stan pondering about life.* ![Vanessa laughing](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/vanessa-laughing-640w.jpg) ![Axl grilling](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/axl-grilling-640w.jpg) *Axl grilling swordfish, asparagus and sweet potatoes. Cape Cod summer nights at their best!* ![A person in a bucket hat and hoodie sits on a boat, holding a fishing rod while looking at the water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fishing-1-640w.jpg) *It's early in the morning and Stan was a bit slow to get started. We got up at 5am and left Sesuit Harbor in Dennis, MA at 7am.* ![A person sitting on a boat, reeling in a fish with a fishing rod over the water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fishing-2-640w.jpg) *Axl reeling a fish out of the water.* ![A man on a boat holds up a large skate while two others look at it.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fishing-3-640w.jpg) *Our first catch of the day was a large skate. He had a big smile on his face.* ![A person in a blue shirt and hat holds a large striped bass while on a boat.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fishing-4-640w.jpg) *Whoa baby! Stan caught a striped bass that measured 37 inches or 95 centimeters.* ![A person wearing gloves lifts a fish out of a fishing net on a boat.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fishing-5-640w.jpg) *A fish being taken out of the net.* ![Fishing](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fishing-6-640w.jpg) *We caught a lot of fish. At one point, Axl and Stan caught a fish at the same time.* ![Lobster rolls are a boston summer tradition](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/lobster-rolls-are-a-boston-summer-tradition-640w.jpg) *Boston summer tradition: lobster rolls at Cape Cod.* ![A person is mid-air doing a backflip off a jetty into the water, while another watches nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/jumping-in-water-from-jetty-640w.jpg) *Jumping in the water from a jetty.* ![Two people jump off a floating dock into a lake, enjoying a summer swim in New Hampshire.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/new-hampshire-lake-swimming-640w.jpg) *Swimming in lakes is synonymous with New Hampshire summer vacations.* ![A woman wearing sunglasses and a white shirt smiles while relaxing on a boat.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/vanessa-640w.jpg) ![Sandbar in Lake Winnisquam](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/sandbar-in-lake-winnisquam-640w.jpg) *Our Sunday afternoon involved hanging out on the sandbar in Lake Winnisquam.* ![Beth](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/beth-1-640w.jpg) *Step aside baywatch, this is lakewatch!* ![Beth](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/beth-2-640w.jpg) ![A boy is lying on a pink inflatable float in the lake, holding a small football.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/stan-swimming-in-the-lake-640w.jpg) *Stan swimming in the lake.* ![Vanessa and Stan working on math exercises together in a cozy room with large windows.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/vacation-work-640w.jpg) *Vanessa doing vacation work \(math excercises\) with Stan.* ![Rooftop reading](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/rooftop-reading-640w.jpg) *Reading on the rooftop deck. Lazy Saturdays are the best.* ![A child plays near arcing water jets in a public fountain at Christian Science Plaza in Boston.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/fountain-fun-640w.jpg) *A kid playing in the fountains at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston.* ![A cheeseburger with melted cheese sits on a plate at an outdoor table, with fries and drinks nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/sunset-burger-640w.jpg) *Burgers are one of my favorite food groups. The "Hot Mess & Cheese" at Crazy Good Kitchen on Newbury Street was excellent.* ![Players compete in a basketball game at an outdoor court, with spectators watching from the sidelines and steps.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/basketball-in-the-park-640w.jpg) *Sunday night basketball game at Titus Sparrow Park in Boston. The hip hop music and chanting could be heard from a block away. Good vibe!* ![Red brick townhouses with brownstone steps in Boston's South End, with parked cars and a streetlamp in front.](https://dri.es/files/cache/summer-in-boston-2022/south-end-640w.jpg) *South End, Boston*