Cheeky Pelican

Bill and I tried to go to the beach on Sunday. The beach closest to us is Canaveral Shores Natl Park. It is right next to Kennedy Space Center and in very close proximity to the shuttle launch pads. Because the shuttle Discovery is due to launch this Wednesday the park is closed. Since we couldn't go to the beach we decided to just sit by the river for awhile. The river is actually an intercoastal waterway with dolphins and manatees. The dolphins have learned they can chase fish towards the wall by the boat dock and corner them.
We were enjoying watching a dolphin feed. As it locates a fish you can see a streak under the water, then the fish jumps and the dolphin jumps out of the water to catch it. A pelican showed up and we noticed he seemed to be watching the dolphin too. Soon the pelican was following the dolphin, trying to steal his fish as it jumped from the water. Fascinated, we watched for almost an hour. The pelican never managed to get a fish but he kept trying. I managed to get several good photos. We were glad the beach was closed because we got to watch an interesting show.

A rainy week then....

A beautiful day at the beach


It seems like forever since we have been. I even love the ride there. We have to drive through a wildlife refuge and there are tropical birds and even gators. You can even see the shuttle launch pads at Kennedy Space Center. There were yellow poles all up and down the beach. These mark the sea turtle nests so no one will disturb them.




Bill brought along the binoculars for some bikini watching.




All the rain came from what is now a tropical depression. It's out in the Atlantic and causing some waves for the surfers.


We didn't stay for long-it was really hot and we didn't want to become "crispy critters". I love going to the beach, even if it's only for a short while. I come home feeling energized. Now back to work making more Teddy Bears.

Beach Day :)

There is nothing like a day at the beach. It's relaxing, rejuvenating, and good for the soul. Nothing beats the sounds and the smells of the ocean. The drive to the beach is great too. We drive through a wildlife refuge on our way. Today, besides the many cranes, pelican, and gulls, we saw a wild pig and an alligator. The beach we go to is a National Park - Canaveral Shores - miles of natural beach. I forgot my sunscreen so I am the teensiest bit pink. I also forgot my camera so the pic is from a previous trip to the beach. Now I am ready to get back to work.

Beach Day

A beautiful day at the beach! Boy I needed that! Just a little less than 20 minutes from my home are several miles of beautiful natural beaches. They are part of a National Park wildlife preserve. The bonus is-from the beach you can see the launch pad for the space shuttle at Kennedy Space Center. On the way to the beach you can see many types of large birds as well as occasional gator.

I'm not sure why, but I am drawn to the beach. The smell of the ocean, the sound of the surf crashing on shore, the feel of the sun-all reach my soul. I didn't grow up near the ocean, although my mom grew up on the Maryland shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Still I am drawn to it and after a beach day I feel at peace and ready to face the world again.

Some feel that way on a mountain, some in a busy city, some in rolling farm land. Just make sure you get to your place every one in awhile.