This would be another long day for us as we headed south to explore two well known beaches: Cape Henlopen and Rehoboth Beach. Flat Don was brought out of Lisa's purse, and I'm sure he was enjoying the fresh ocean air as I stopped on the pier. Heidi and Lisa stopped and let me take their photo at the same spot.
We drove to another part of the state park, and of course, Don was wanting to have his picture taken again. Heidi and Lisa obliged.
Even though the day was partly cloudy, it was still in the low 70's, perfect for dipping our toes into the Atlantic Ocean. The last time we were together swimming in the Atlantic, it was in Florida when Heidi and the girls were in their teens! It has been awhile. This view is looking north toward the lighthouse.
One of the best things about going this time of the year is that 99% of the tourists are at home, and there were only a few other people on the beach.
The water wasn't as cold as we expected it to be, even though the first step caught our attention! We made sure we got pictures, just in case we were questioned.
Next to us were a group of birds, running all along the water's edge, each time missing the waves that broke by them. I took several photos, and was lucky that one turned out.
What do you do when you have to get back in the car and your feet are wet and sandy? This, and afterwards, we dried them off with the hot air driers in the bathroom. It worked out pretty well.
In another part of Cape Henlopen state park we discovered an additional place to take Don's picture. Of all the different dwarfs, this is the one Lisa chose. Maybe he was just "hangry" at this point in time and wanted the shenanigans to stop so we could go look for a place to eat.
Next stop: Rehoboth Beach, which is a very popular place during summer. In October, not so much, and many of the shops and little restaurants along the boardwalk were closed. Not a problem for us.
After walking along for a bit, our stomachs were calling to us: it was definitely lunch time. We wound up at the Greene Turtle. Service was abysmal, but the crabby melt sandwiches and the view from our table made up for it. It seems we were fixated on seafood this weekend, for some unknown reason. Definitely not here for the Mexican food.
The view from our table:
Another walk after lunch brought us right by Laurel Street. By this point, the wind had picked up, as you can tell from the bangs that were swept away from my forehead.
Time for another impromptu picture. The shirt never made it home, but there was more laughing involved. Flat Don/ Dad was quiet, and never made a comment.
The East Coast people must love their candy. There were two Candy Kitchens about a block apart and one in Lewes, a nearby town. Heidi and Lisa said that we needed to support the local economy, so both of them left with bags of candy to take home.
Afterwards we opted to go back to UDairy Creamery one last time, just to be sure the awesome ice cream wasn't a fluke...... Lisa wound up with butterscotch soda ice cream with caramel swirls and Heidi decided on chocolate brownie ice cream with caramel turtles.
On a sad note, Flat Don didn't finish his dinner, so there was no ice cream for him. Don't worry, he survived even though he was a bit cranky.
Even though the trip was a short one, it was packed with lots of laughter and memories to last a lifetime. Thanks again, to my precious daughters, for making it possible to visit Delaware. Love you both a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.
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