Nova Scotia September 16, 2017

After all the sand I had between my toes over the past two weeks, it still wasn't enough so out for one more last beach walk it was.  We began with a neighbourhood stroll before heading to the beach.  From my first walk by here a number of days ago until today, the leaves had changed color.  I actually like how the tree now matches the cottage.   Just down the hill from here is our gateway to paradise.  

 I guess at low tide is when you can play beach volleyball here.

I had no intentions of treasure hunting today but it comes with the territory.  I admired more than usual prolonging the ending.  After yesterday's winds there were more rocks big and small along the beach.  I wonder how this rock ended up with this pattern!

 We were spying for beach glass and noticed this rock with tiny embedded rocks in it.  Only a corner was visible so we cleaned it off the best we could with water as the little waves came in.  A heart was revealed.

 There were loads of tiny tide pools and each one had a colorful collection of rocks.

These rocks are covered in water.

 another collection of rocks covered in water in a tiny tide pool

 The amount of beach glass washed up this time was amazing.   We were even fortunate to discover some pieces of unusual color.  That round piece is a marble that must have been in the ocean for years. Even the rocks looked peculiar.  This was our collection for today.  We call that big green piece  "the puddin piece".

It's so easy to get lost in time on these beach walks.  I feel I could walk this way every day of my life.  It feels so good and it feels so right.  With all my stones, drift wood and beach glass together now in one place, I foresee a busy and productive winter ahead.  Stay tuned!