Welcome to my travel page! I LOVE visiting new places! Some of our favorites have included the Jersey Shore, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Aruba, and the Bahamas. Yes, pretty much anywhere the weather is warm and I can sink my toes into the sand. There's something about the beach that is like no other -the smell of salt air with waves crashing down, and seagulls calling out in the distance. We even went so far as to name our dog Gull, isn't he cute?
Okay, truth be told, he was actually named after a Nora Robert's character, Gull, in Chasing Fire (a favorite book of mine), but I digress...
Our favorite beach, by far, would be Anna Maria Island. It is a 7 mile stretch of pure heaven! We were actually vacationing in Clearwater, FL and a waiter recommended the spot. Bean Point is the very tip of the island and is a hidden gem. We parked in a neighborhood and found a small path leading to the ocean, and once we emerged from the tall sea grass -wow, what a breathtaking beach! The sand was a soft, white powder and the water a stunning, turquoise blue. We swam in the warm, crystal clear water through the gentle waves, as tiny schools of fish passed by us. We saw sand cranes, dolphins, and even a manatee! If you are in the area, we would highly recommend a visit. Here are a few photos-
An ocean breeze puts the mind at ease...
Sky above, sand below, peace within...
