A Seaside Winter Walk

dsc_0534.jpg

New Year’s Day promised to be a beautiful 60 degrees outside, so my husband, younger son and I decided to head to the beach for a winter’s walk.  We began at our favorite little cafe in Lewis, Olive and Oats, then fortified with a delicious lunch, which included the obligatory black-eyed peas, we headed to the Cape.

 

Below is the beautiful boardwalk towards the beginning of the trail…

dsc_0508

leading to the spectacular scenery just beyond and along the path.

dsc_0407
colorful marsh
dsc_0434.jpg
egrets
dsc_0441
gulls and egrets with WWII lookout tower in background

All along the path were the subdued and peaceful colors of winter, and many other friendly New Year’s Day walkers/cyclists as well.

dsc_0423

dsc_0421
escaping the crowd

dsc_0518

Before exiting the park, we happened upon the white-tailed deer, always very plentiful here…

dsc_0541
white-tailed deer fawn
dsc_0546
grazing in playing field

One last look at the sea, then back home to a cozy fire and the promise of more winter walks ahead.

Until next time,

dsc_0529

∼ Jen