Boat Karaoke

Today had a clear and unforgettable highlight. I’d been looking forward to the boat tour all day, mostly because I was excited for the views and thought it would be fun to be out on the water. I had no idea how much better it would be. We started off on the top deck, freezing in the breeze, taking in the stunning views while the guide shared fun facts and bits of local history. I took some pictures of the lighthouse and managed to get some slightly blurry but still exciting footage of seals and a bald eagle. Perfect for my “Who Calls Acadia Home?” reel.

Once the wind got too cold, we headed inside to warm up. That’s when things took a totally unexpected turn. We ended up sitting with a big group of twenty-one middle-aged women on a girls’ trip, and they were absolutely living their best lives (and wasted). Most of them were visiting from Chicago, and we had a great time chatting with them. They were really curious about Austin and Texas State, and one of them had a daughter who also does nails, so that was really cool. The vibes only got better because it turned out it was one of their birthday, so they grabbed the mic and sang her Happy Birthday. One song led to another, and before we knew it, the boat had turned into a full-on karaoke and dance party. Everyone was laughing, singing, and completely in the moment. It was so cool to see our group of young people mesh so well with them. Not to mention the absolutely gorgeous sunset.

What started as a peaceful sightseeing tour turned into something way more memorable in the best way possible. Definitely one of my favorite moments so far.