The Hazy, Lazy Day in BeachTown

Rain and gloom was predicted as the weather in Hilton Head Island today but it didn't happen.  Peggy, Rosemary, and I were up and out to the beach early today.

Peggy will bike and meet us on the beach.

Pedro and Rosemary are ready to walk.

Our first view of the beach and ocean, 3/29/14.

The Atlantic Ocean waves are much taller than they were in February.

From far away, we thought this was a beached animal, perhaps a dolphin or manatee.  Turned out to be a piece of driftwood!

What's new on the beach? Life guards!  There are lots more people here, some actually in the ocean.  Note Sea-Doo in the background, ready for rescue.

We find our familiar swing area and enjoy swinging for quite some time.  Pedro enjoyed it, too.

It is so pleasant to watch the swaying moss in the trees.

The spouting fountains await hot children!

Rosemary, Peggy, and I have lunch on the patio at Steamers restaurant.

There are interesting statues such as this one scattered around the city.

There are so many gnarled Live Oak trees along the roads!  Rosemary and Pedro climbed up into this one for a photo.

To get back to Peggy's condo, we walk along the beach again.  Three kites like this are flying majestically.

What a lovely sight: dozens of young ladies in colorful long prom gowns and young gentlemen in black jackets!  They were very friendly, told us they were from a nearby South Carolina college and having a fraternity party.  They were impressed that our Pedro has his own Facebook page.

We three friends plan to enjoy a quiet evening 'at home,' perhaps watch a movie on TV.

p.s.:  Last night we were thrilled that our own University of Kentucky Wildcats squeaked out another winning game and advances in the NCAA tournament! Tomorrow the Cats play Michigan.

p.s.s.: I forgot to include this fabulous photo of my car's odometer turning over yesterday.