Saturday, August 28, 2010

(We wish you could) come for a walk with us!

Today we went for our morning walk on the beach. We check the tide tables every day so that we can walk at "low tide". We like to walk when the tide is out for two reasons. First, it is much easier to walk on the hard sand by the water, and second, there are many more "treasures" to see at low tide.We have seen crabs that the seagulls have had for breakfast, starfish, and little things called sea anemones. One of may favorite things to find is what is called a sunburst starfish. They can have over twenty legs! (We have seen one with 20.) Sometimes at the end of the beach we see surfers. It is so fun to watch them try to find that perfect wave. I would think it would be very cold in that water! I think the thing we get the most excited about is when we spot a whale! We see whales at least half the time we go to the beach. Sometimes there is one and sometimes there are a few. Everyone on the beach loves to see the whales spouting and showing their huge tails!
We have always liked going for morning walks, but these morning walks are "heavenly!"
And when we come home our house is full of the best "momentos." We have a whole new type of decor..."Early Driftwood!"

3 comments:

GlemserFamily said...

I LOVE all the pictures!! You're so lucky to get to walk along the beach every day!! I've always loved the ocean and once dreamed of living on a house boat. (Can't now with my piano!) Love you!!

Sarah said...

Wow Mom! That sunburst starfish is crazy looking. We will have to watch for those next time we visit. How fun to see so many whales. That was the highlight for me last time we were there. Fun!

Michelle said...

You look like you are having the time of your life!!