After a martini with some stuffed blue cheese olives on the side in the bar, we ambled into Toppers and our regular table. (Toppers is named after the dog who held sway here long ago.)
Some shrimp and lobster cakes followed by an outstanding soft shell crab, tempura style, but with a very delicate hand, all of this accompanied by a ’97 Chateau L’Evangile Pomerol. (I’ve never been a fan of “matching” wines to food. I like outstanding food and outstanding wine, despite color or origins.)
The inn is about 80 percent occupied, but the parking lot is nearly empty. Most people are picked up or use cabs, which is a hike from town.
At breakfast this morning, with nine tables occupied out on the veranda, six of them contained couples or families reading and ignoring each other. Only three of the tables were engaged in conversation! We’re married for 42 years and still talk to each other!
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Were some of those people who were reading and ignoring each other checking their email?
Yes