The Great Escape

A few weeks ago, 10 members of my extended family gathered together at a beach house on Edisto Island, SC to celebrate a 50th birthday. It was wonderful - the weather was a bit cool and windy, and there were some problems with the heating at the house - but overall it was great. Ok, there WAS that horrible dinner we had out but at least we had fun in the process. We're in the process of sharing pictures and, once we all get them posted on the web site, I'm going to make a photobook documenting the event.

I've never before stayed in a house right on the beach and I have to say that it was wonderful. I even ditched the DANGED BOOT for a short period and walked on the beach two different mornings, and gathered up a bunch of seashells. I even found a sand dollar - my first! And there were dolphins swimming just off the beach, very visible from the house. I was thrilled, but none of the pictures I tried to take worked out showing the beautiful creatures.

I wasn't able to sleep well, of course, but was up and outside for two of the most beautiful sunrises I've ever seen - here's a picture of one of them. Now I don't know which I love best - sunrise in the mountains, or at the beach. It's a touch choice - I love both!