Myrtle Beach...Day II.......





A Small Part of the Wall of Celebrity Pics at Akel's Family Restaurant Where We Had Breakfast

After sippin' strong joe out on our balcony yesterday morning, taking in the myriad sounds, sights and smells of the beach and ocean, the Cinderoo and I began our day.


Me Playin' the Fool at Barefoot Landing

Me Kissing a Cow at Barefoot Landing

First, to look for a suitable restaurant for breakfast.  We wanted something local...something NOT a chain.  What we found turned out to have good food and very loud, elderly customers who laughed a lot and yelled at each other to communicate.  I think maybe their hearing aids were not turned up loud enough?




A White Egret Prowls the Lake at Barefoot Landing

Then, to Barefoot Landing---a huge, touristy outdoor shopping mall built around a lake.  There is wildlife everywhere---on the lake and around the shopping areas.  Cindy got freaked out when she saw a sign that advised tourists that the alligators and other wildlife will bite---please be careful.  Ha.  Gee, I thought alligators were tame and could be petted.  Sheeeez....

Some Really Nice Natural Beauty Around Barefoot Landing

We pretty much wore ourselves out at Barefoot Landing---there is a lot to see.  Cindy found a Wolfard hand-blown gas oil lamp she couldn't live without, so I bought it for her as a Christmas present.  Poor woman has been looking for one of them for five long years, so I couldn't pass it up.

Wolfard Glass Oil Lamps

Then, to the supermarket, where we provisioned.  Daughter Lucinda and grandson Canyon and son-in-law Tracy will be here later today, so we needed groceries.  Then back to the condo.

The Grounds Around Our Condo Building

Our Room

Then, to the beach!  We took a long walk, sand squishin' between  our toes and sun tannin' us in the nice breeze.

While We Walked the Beach, We Saw This Seagull Feasting on a Small Fish She Had Caught

North Myrtle Beach---Pic Taken From Our Condo Beach

Aaahhhhhhh........

 

Shrimp and Hash Brown Potatoes with Cold Chablis

When we got back to the room, we were famished.  Cindy boiled the shrimp and cooked the hash browns.  I popped the cork on a nice cold bottle of chablis.  The shrimp were delicious.   As the sun dropped and the beach died in a golden glow, we crawled to bed.

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Crown Jewel.......

The Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder Over the Atlantic Ocean.  Shot From Our Porch at 7:00 AM

Yesterday we were on the road, leaving Knoxville at 7:00 AM and finally arriving on the grand strand of North Myrtle Beach at 5:00 in the afternoon.  We were tired.  We checked into our beach front condo,  ordered some take-out and RELAXED.

Cindy Relaxes on Our Porch Balcony After A Long Drive

Me---Enjoying the View From Our Balcony Over Drinks



View From Our Balcony Looking Toward the Atlantic Ocean and the Beach Bistro

The beach is beautiful and our porch overlooks the pool and ocean.  An ocean driven creek ebbs and flows  with the tide and winds through and around the property.  Pelicans ride the wind currents overhead.  Seagulls squeak their forlorn calls to the depths.  An occasional dolphin rolls in the surf.  The water is a combination of deep blue and steel gray.  The October wind is refreshing in the 70 degree heat.  The beach is almost deserted.  We love it.

View From Our Balcony Looking Toward the Atlantic Ocean

We pour a round of toddies and repair to our porch.  Two raccoons amble along the poolside fencing in search of sustenance.  Ducks call out to the poolside guests for bread crumbs.  My binoculars come in handy as we search the adjoining condos for activity.  Life is good.

Sunrise at 6:45 AM

We slept like the dead, but were up early to enjoy the spectacular sunrise.  Today we will explore the strand, prowl through Barefoot Landing, shop for provisions and sink our bare feet into the Atlantic ocean, enjoying the feeling of sand squishing up between our toes. 

There is a God.