Warmer Days, Longer Days

 

Up, up and away!

Last Saturday I made my way out to Newark Airport and flew south to Myrtle Beach, S.C. It was a quick two hour flight and I emerged into a warmer, sunnier universe than the land of snow that I left in New York City. 

One of the first signs of spring that I encountered was a group of new turtle friends sunning themselves on a rock near where I was staying. It was spring -- not summer -- and what a pleasure. I had been warned that it might be very warm, but I was content/elated with sixty degrees. The turtles and I had no complaints.

This is the beautiful sunset on the beach. Yes, there were other people, but since it's off season and not warm enough for swimming it wasn't crowded. I was happy to share sunset with my gull friends. 

This isn't my sand castle, but a great one. I love the design around the edge. I was an avid sand castle builder back in the day. Anyone else? 

An amazing key lime pie at Sea Captain's House

The high point of my visit to Myrtle Beach was spending time with friends. Loved seeing my dear friend, K, and members of her family. We shared meals together and I was (re)introduced to jigsaw puzzles. I also met up with another college friend who lives in Myrtle Beach. His choice for lunch was Sea Captain's House, a lovely seafood restaurant on the water. We both had fish entrees and split this fabulous slice of key lime pie. It was one of the best desserts I've had in ages. 

I returned to New York on Friday night and before I knew it the days got longer. I'm not a big fan of Daylight Savings, but I love the longer days. I'm hoping to get back in my habit of taking after dinner walks in the early evening again. I'll be on the lookout for spring flowers. 

I'm getting back into the swing of my New York City life, which usually takes me a few days. The weather is lovely -- as warm as last week in South Carolina -- and with a very few exceptions the snow is gone. I'm calling it early spring. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.