I've been collecting seashells for as long as I can remember. From east to west, coast to coast, and shore to shore, I always find a treasure to keep, and adore.
Showing posts with label Daytona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daytona. Show all posts

Monday, July 9, 2012

Beach Boating and Babies

My best friend since junior high school has been visiting, and brought her youngest daughter and 4 grandkids. We had a great time seeing each other again! Dee came to visit last year in April with her middle daughter and we went to Clearwater. If you missed those posts you can see them here and here.

I'm still amazed that we are both grandma's now (and have been for quite some time!) Who knew time would fly by so fast?

Dee's daughter Kloiah hadn't ever been to Daytona Beach, or to Florida either...so off to Daytona we went.
Slathering these little white Alaskan girls with sunscreen was a top priority.

The sky was such a pretty shade of blue.


 We pitched our chairs and beach gear near the pier and the boardwalk.

 I'm the one in the white hat, with the white (and red) skin who looks like she isn't from here. Dee is the tan one...she likes to soak up as much sun as possible.

On Saturday we took them out on the boat. We usually give out of towners a trip up and down the Silver River. Every trip is different, too.
When a tree falls into and across the river, only the parts blocking the river get cut and taken away.
Can you see the alligator in this picture?

The kids loved looking for wildlife.

Florida is the only state with wild rhesus monkeys!
We were very fortunate to get to see two troops of monkeys. We've never seen more than one troop in a trip before.
It's always a treat to see the monkeys!

The second troop of monkeys had several babies holding onto their momma's.
 Look really close....the baby monkeys are small, some even tiny.
See him holding onto her? He is underneath and has legs and arms wrapped around her.
I never tire of the monkey's or the river!

My favorite monkey was this little guy!
Nawwww...He's not a monkey. But the way he uses his toes you would think he was!
I adore baby feet!

Hopefully Dee will visit again next year, and maybe her hubby Paul will get to come with her. Right now he is visiting his family in Newfoundland. (An update to Paul's bio...they have 10 grandkids and one on the way!)

Dee left Sunday morning, so it's time for me to get back to work!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

A Day at the Beach

On Sunday I posted that I was at Daytona Beach!

My hubby called Saturday afternoon and said, "hey, let's take off for Daytona when I get home."
So I said, "cool!"

I gathered a quick overnight bag, and away we went! Now remember, I said a 'quick' bag....

The drive is a short one, just a little over an hour, and we are there.

First, dinner! We wanted to try somewhere we haven't been, so Crabby Joe's on the pier was our first choice. The service was quick, the food was great, the atmosphere very casual. A steady ocean breeze through the open air restaurant kept us cool and comfortable, while the surf splashed into the pillars beneath us.

We lucked out with a great room (considering we didn't make reservations!) at the Hampton Inn. Great amenities, and super comfy king size bed, and a big balcony...time to relax!

A walk on the beach after dinner is a must, although we sat and stared up at the stars over the sea.

Sunday morning dawned with a gorgeous sunrise!





Hubby had perfect timing, and brought out Klondike's just before this guy rolled by.


I enjoyed my sand pedicure


and watched critters making air bubble holes from beneath the sand.


It wasn't very crowded at all


and the birds are always fun to watch!


The sands had changed, and were coral, peach, and orangy where it was wet from the tide, but the rest of the beach was blindingly white!


Remember I said I packed a quick bag?
Guess what didn't get put in it?

MY SWIMMING SUIT!

Hubby really enjoyed HIS swim!


The ocean was calm right before we left, which would have been perfect swimming conditions for me.

When I got home my suit was laying on the bed :(
I knew that was where it must have been, because I wanted it on the top of my bag.

Sunday night Shark Week started on the Discovery Channel. Now, I may not get a chance to swim in the ocean again before summer is over. I prefer to do my swimming before shark week starts!

Does Shark Week freak you out?

And why, oh why do I have to watch it every year???

Love,
Del

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Seashore Sunday

Happy Seashore Sunday! 

Today I am at Daytona Beach!

Daytona Beach, FL
We just decided to take off Saturday afternoon, as it's only a little over an hours drive.

Just a little over nighter to get away and smell the salty air, and maybe play in the waves a little.

I'm hoping to remember to take some great new pics :D

My beach essentials are my canopy chair, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and my long sleeved white shirt. And plenty of liquids to keep us hydrated!

What do you take to the beach?

I hope you have a wonderful Seashore Sunday, too!

Love,
Del
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