Much cooler today, a real relief after temps in the 80's. Gentle northerly breeze with increasing sunshine as the day proceeded. Doug and I walked about 2 and a half miles to the ocean beach and it was well worth the effort. We crested the dunes and we were the only beings there, save for a couple of groups of wild horses, who regarded us with suspicion. We walked and beachcombed for a considerable time and eventually sighted a couple of people off in the distance, heading our way. When they came up we had a nice visit and found they had been camping further north on the island. We made our way back to our boats and rested our weary feet for a few hours before getting together for a final evening gam and hot cocoa on my boat.
It doesn't sound like a particularly exciting day, but the pleasure of walking through a mature live oak forest like this is pretty special. I must make a confession, however. As a woodworker, I am constantly looking at these beautiful trees and imagining cutting them up for lumber. I need to be kept on a short leash!
Charlie
Sounds lovely. Freezing temps expected on the Chesapeake Bay tonight. You are in a good spot! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteChatrlie... it sounds truly magic to have warm gentle breezes. Pat and I are enjoying them vicariously thru your writing. Thank you,
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Cliff