“If music be the food of love, play on.”
William Shakespeare
There is nothing quite like a clear sky from an area where there are no artificial lights to avert ones view of the stars. You can see a bazillion tiny stars, many of the constellations, and even the path of the Milky Way – an incredible sight. The trick is to stay up late enough for complete darkness, when the brightness of the sky is at its best! Not an easy thing for this over 60 woman.
Add to that the melodious sounds of three great musicians on the beach every day (Stars in their own right), and you have a setting not to be missed. Michael and I were familiar with Nicki Bluhm, but had not heard of Scott Law or Ross James. Well, this trip changed that! I’m not sure which was more fun — listening to them jam on the beach or having them play their own songs; often with the other two joining in with supporting chords or harmonious back up. There were guitars, banjos, mandolins, and even other rafters that played or sang along. We heard music in the mornings and after dinner. What an incredible treat that added so much to this already great adventure.
By the way, if you haven’t heard the beautiful song, Remember Love Wins by Nicki Bluhm – be sure to google it – it is lovely and timely.
Instruments waiting to be played.
Nicki Bluhm on guitar.
Scott shows Ross his broken mandolin, while Berger (sp?) listens to Ross play.
Doug offers Nicki tequila and orange slices with cinnamon during a break in the action.
Playing on the beach on our last morning – these musicians are die hards to the end!
Safari So Good 
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