finally. a vacation.

i finally get a little vacation! some time off. for myself. by myself.

where am i going? here. and here.

i'm leaving wednesday morning and returning sunday morning. four days of ocean. four days of sand. four days of no work, commute or responsibilities. four days of ridiculously good food. think shrimp. think bento box at bonitos. four days of early morning toophin'. toophin'? what's that? every morning, or more specifically around low tide, i like to beachcomb for sharks teeth. over the years, i have found hundreds on the shore of amelia and cumberland. i have given many as souveigners.

here's a small sampling...

here's the best toophin' find ever...a shark's tooth and what seems to be a bone fossil.

and i love finding small, intricate pieces of driftwood and coral. all washed up on shore...never to go out and harvest from the ocean floor. look closely to the larger piece of wood...the right side is jagged. hmmm...who could that be?

i am thrilled to finally have a vacation. four days is short. i know. but four days right now is perfect. if you call me...if i answer my cell...you can expect to hear the surf in the background. i will be on the beach all day, every day. sand between my toes. sea spray on my skin. i can't wait!