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url: 'https://dri.es/photos/archive/2023/07'
title: 'Photos from July 2023'
author:
  name: 'Dries Buytaert'
  url: 'https://dri.es/about'
date: '2026-07-24T01:39:35+00:00'
license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'
type: photo-stream
count: 5
---

# Photos from July 2023

![A person laughing, holding a cork in each hand after solving the party trick.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2023/party-trick-with-corks-640w.jpg)
*First, enjoy two bottles of wine with friends. Second, utilize the corks for party tricks.*

![People laughing while sitting at a table and eating food.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2023/bbq-with-friends-640w.jpg)
*Evening BBQ with friends visiting Boston. We chatted about life and family while enjoying G&Ts, wine, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and steak tips.*

![A meal in an aluminum container on the beach beside a hiking boot.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2023/orzo-on-the-beach-640w.jpg)
*We had a great time hiking 6 miles near Crane Beach in Massachusetts. The trail took us through beautiful dunes and out to the beach. The loose sand made it feel more like a 9-mile hike though. Halfway through, we had a delicious lunch made by Vanessa - orzo with vegetables, served right on the beach. Great day!*

![A person sleeping in a camping chair next to a cooler with a candle.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2023/camping-nap-640w.jpg)
*We went camping in Maine for the weekend. On the first night, it started raining heavily with lightning and thunderstorms. Luckily, we had made a fairly last-minute decision to buy a tarp, which helped us stay dry and comfortable throughout the evening and night.*

![Bright car lights reveal tree silhouettes and rain in a dark forest.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2023/car-lights-in-rain-640w.jpg)
*Due to the heavy rain, lightning, and thunderstorms, various campers jumped in their cars and left. We caught glimpses of their car lights through the trees. There is something special about listening to the rain pattering on your tent, so we chose to stay and enjoy the experience.*