The Beach

Most people think that I am not a beach person. I avoid the sun and I'm not a big fan of sitting in cheap salt resistant lawn furniture. I don't much like crowds and loud noises for that matter. I can see where they get the idea that I don't like beaches. However, I actually love the ocean and by extension the beach. I just tend to like it in the winter when nobody is there and I can have it to myself. I love the way the air smells and watching the weather come in over the water. I listen to the surf at night and find it comforting. I even like fishing, though I haven't done it in years. If I could, I'd live near the ocean.

Last year we won a week in Destin, Florida from the end of year raffle at school. We are here now. The condo is amazing, right up against the beach and I've spent the week walking along the surf and cooking. I know most people go out of town to avoid household chores but I actually like to cook. Especially for appreciative eaters. So, for me, this has been an excellent vacation and I will be sorry to return to normal life.

I'd never been to Destin before this. It turns out I like it here. I found the local fish counter pretty early on and we've been travelling up and down the coast a little to see attractions. Wednesday we took Thomas to the Gulfarium up at Fort Walton Beach. We also went to walk on the nature trails at Henderson State Park. Most of the rest of the time,we've just wandered around the beach. 

It's been restful.