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Upon arrival

Posted on | July 4, 2006 |

Sun drunk, I remember how much I love the ocean. To be pounded over and over by salt water, to feel sand, rife with shells under my feet. In the back yard, a pond with possible alligators, ibis, herons. On the beach, sea turtle tracks like swirving half moons up the sand, marking the way to round nests of eggs. Giddy to be around a woman I love this much—who also loves Bean and DH, and even giddier to walk out the door from lunch to see the space shuttle shooting up into the sky, suddenly dissapearing beyond the blue. Tomorrow more time to write and post, and some pictures of the long legged birds, the hundred lizareds, and Bean frollicking on the beach. Happy 4th!

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7 Responses to “Upon arrival”

  1. Lauren
    July 4th, 2006 @ 10:03 pm

    Just found your site and sat for quite a while. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s pics. Happy 4th!

  2. lizardek
    July 5th, 2006 @ 3:31 am

    O! herons! O! Ibis! (scarlet??) What a lovely, lovely picture you have painted in my mind. Happy 4th :)

  3. Vespa Rosso
    July 5th, 2006 @ 7:52 am

    Nothing like the scent of salt, sand, and sunscreen in one’s hair, is there? Happy 4th!

  4. Charmaine
    July 5th, 2006 @ 8:25 am

    Sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait to see pictures from your trip.

  5. steph
    July 5th, 2006 @ 9:24 am

    Florida!!! That sounded wonderful and I’m sure you all were beaming the entire trip, judging from the sights and smells.
    Yes, happy 4th!

  6. Heather
    July 5th, 2006 @ 3:36 pm

    OMG, I am so embarassed! What happened to the 2 posts above, I have no idea?? Total blonde moment here I guess! ;P

    Hoping you are having a great time, its sounds like you are. Florida is so beautiful and the beaches are great! Cant wait to see the pictures!

  7. krystyn
    July 5th, 2006 @ 9:03 pm

    I spent most of my childhood days on the shore’s edge… I miss that sensation when you lie in bed after a day at the beach and can still feel the waves gently rocking you back & forth…

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