Tuesday,
July 2nd
Sunrise
Awakened
to the sounds of roosters and other bird sounds, along with a slight
sound of the ocean surf. Wonderful!!! The air was cool and crisp
and just a titch of mist. There were a few sparse clouds that made
for a beautiful sunrise. Ah, what a way to start the day.
Sunrise
A
two and a half hour walk on the beach reminded me of how much I enjoy
the walks I used to take while in Morro Bay. Here the beach is
incredibly clean of people garbage with only few things here and
there.
Kelp
bulbs
There
were no sea shells either. A couple of broken crab shells among the
sea kelp was all I could find. The bulbs of the kelp were small and
white/clear with some others being the regular beige color. There
was only a small area that contained the kelp. Otherwise, nice clean
sand to stroll along.
I
did come across this area where there were several tall rocks
separated yet close together. It was as though one was walking into
a secret and special space. I took the challenge and entered and
felt hidden and knew this held many memories of those before me.
Very cool!
I
had to wade through some creeks as I walked the beach in order to
continue. Fortunately I had on flip flops that were made to deal
with water. I was surprised the water was as warm as it was. I
expected it to be cold. Probably because of the crazy heat in the
valley.
I
came across a couple of golden retrievers and their people. One was
the typical golden reddish color and the other was almost white.
Both had the great golden smiles and were full of playfulness. I
almost was knocked over by the big white male who is only fourteen
months old. All puppy and lacking a few manners, so I ended up a
little dirty with sand. Oh well, that is life on the beach. I love
it.
It
seemed odd to only hear the ocean surf as I was actually on the
beach. The air must be moving off shore which would explain the lack
of fog. Whatever the reasons I am fine with how it all is.
And
the people here are very friendly. Everyone is outside enjoying the
fresh air, the beach and all that nature provides here. It is quite
primitive with the exception that most of the sites provide water,
sewer and electrical hook ups. The sites are gravel/dirt/grass and
fairly level. Slept so well.
I
think I brought enough food to last through Friday. Otherwise I will
need to go over to the little store/office here (about as big as a
bathroom) and get some ice cream. Man/woman can live on ice cream, I
am certain.
I
still have some fresh peaches from Machado's and some watermelon
slices from Millie's and my trip to Costco. I think there are a few
veggies and eggs. Actually, I am fine. I could probably make it
well into next week. Besides, I have frozen cookie dough balls that
could be baked. Oh, yummm!!!
It
is rather quiet here this morning. A few little ones were running
around and riding their bikes, and now they are all either on the
beach or at their sites having lunch. Gads, time flies. I will
probably take another walk this evening as the sun goes down. It
makes for different pictures and sometimes very dramatic ones.
I
called Joyce this morning to wish her a happy birthday and catch up
on things. She said she expects to see me each time she goes into
Morro Bay and realizes I am elsewhere. Hopefully I will be back in
the fall. I prefer to avoid the east coast and south and north
during the winter months. I would rather deal with earthquakes.
Beach
“Glorious
intoxication of the soul
is
the reward of all who seek it
in
the bosom of nature.”
-
Kahlil Gibran
Enjoy
your intoxication!
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