Saturday, April 23, 2011

Take a Walk to the Beach with Boo & I

If you walk down Sunrise Ave. and cross A1A, you arrive at one of the many dune parks along Brevard county. This is the parking lot of the one directly across from our neighborhood.
It takes Boo and & I 10 minutes to walk to the beach, 3 minutes to drive.

Here is the dune crossing.
Boo and I learned of rip tides and how to swim out to sea, out of the rip tide and then swim horizontal to the shore until you are out of the rip tide before trying to swim back to shore. There is a sign at every dune crossing.

The first ocean view you get when you cross over the dune.
It takes my breathe away. 
The brilliant sun, the thunderous sound of the waves, the sea gulls coasting overhead, it is all so overwhelming. If I could somehow embrace the sea, I would totally hug it.

The Atlantic Ocean

The view to the left.

The view to the right.

The street sign to our neighborhood.
I don't know why this strikes me as funny, I have actually used it several times to identify where we need to come up from the beach. It can be disconcerting to walk and walk and then not recognize the steps you need to go up.
(Matsuka, if you right click this photo you will be given an option to save this image to your computer. More of Pinky to come!) 

Boo's shell vignette.

Our favorite spot to sit.
I do not know if the sun and heat slows people down and creates a general calm feeling in most people, but everyone we meet has been so pleasant and friendly. People say good morning to us and stop to talk to Christian about all sorts of different things; creatures, palm trees, ocean facts and stuff about different shells.
It's really nice here.

24 comments:

  1. Oh Shannon, that looks just heavenly! I'm convinced that people are happier, healthier and friendlier where the sun shines :-)

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  2. Shannon, your beach is just beautiful! I doubt anyone could ever get tired of seeing such amazing sights! Enjoy!!!!

    Happy Easter!!!

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  3. absolutely beautiful! yes, i would imagine the warmth slows people down, but i always wonder about the calm that settles near the ocean... the pounding water releases negative ions which are great for your health...

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  4. Heavenly!!! Look at that SUN!!! The water is so lovely--and you LIVE there!!! How amazing is that. SOOO happy for you!! I think sunshine is good for your neurotransmitter levels. Like natural Prozac. Maybe that's why I'm such a pill.

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  5. Wow - it is gorgeous! You guys are going to have so much fun living there! Enjoy and have fun!

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  6. looks like you have had a happy landing right into heaven. yay for your family!

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  7. I am so happy for you all!! The sun and sea has a way of making everything wonderful and calming.

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  8. So happy for you and your family. It's wonderful in FL, I know you will all continue to love it so much. I live on the beach down a-ways in Hallandale, and the awesomeness and beauty doesn't wear off- Still loving it after 5 years :) Can't wait to see how your experiences here infuse into your art!

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  9. Absolutely stunning. Glad you are having a fantastic time - it just looks so peaceful, and really, really beautiful. Gorgeous. And your wee man is such a cutie!

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  10. Looks fantastic! Enjoy every minute. The problem I find living in a place where most people are vacationing is that I feel like I am on vacation. As a result it is hard to get things done!
    Good luck!
    Ann
    mycriticaleye.com

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  11. Looks amazing, I just love love love the beach and am jealous that you get it every day now!

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  12. So divine...enjoy it every day! Happy short holiday....

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  13. Oh Shannon how I rejoice for you!! Wow what a door thats been opened! And its not horrid crowded and no condos. How in the world did you find that place? Wow you have to be so Overjoyed. Maybe some of yalls family will follow and there will be some more family there. Happy Easter! xx

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  14. Looks absolutely beautiful! Many years in your new home!

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  15. He looks quite pleased with the whole situation!!!

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  16. Thanks for shooting and sharing the pics! I ALmost felt like I was there with you! I agree that living by the ocean has to be healthier! Remember, lots of sunscreen and a hat :)

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  17. Contgrats on a smooth move! You and your cutie pies look happy! I am looking forward to seeing what sort of magic your new surroundings bring!

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  18. I'm with ya sista! You sound completely content~

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  19. This looks like a dreamy place to live and play.

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  20. Oh how I wish I could be there or at least on my home island. I miss all year sunshine and warmth. But I am happy that good people are getting to live their dream :)

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