An amazing day

at Chincoteague. I went to the beach early today because I got sunburned yesterday and it was going to be pretty hot. After I walked, I decided to get my chair and sit for a while. Yes, I was going to work on my master plan and the on-line class this morning, but the day was too beautiful to go back inside. I told  myself that I can always work on projects, but I can't always be here on such a great day.

As I sat, the dolphins swam by, going south this time. That is really awesome. Once the air got hotter, I did go back to the condo and did some work with plans to return later. I saw another bonus as I drove around the wildlife loop -- two bald eagles perched in the marsh. One flew around a bit, showing off.

It would be so wonderful to live next to the ocean. The sound of the surf is so soothing and energizing at the same time, it drowns out other sounds and is mesmerizing. Later today, I went back to the beach to walk and work in my sketchbook, but the wind had picked up and the sand was stinging. So, I sat in the car with the window open on the downwind side and had a great time just working and hearing the ocean. On the way out of the refuge, I stopped to visit with this heron and chatted with a couple visiting from Colorado - their first trip to the east coast.

Tomorrow I must go home, but first will visit my friend Peg. I have lots of pictures to use for a series around the marsh. The colors here are beginning to turn for autumn to complement my spring photos. Life is good.

Thanks for visiting. I hope your autumn is off to a good start.

Karen