It's no secret how much we love spending time by the ocean. Whether it's gazing at its majesty on the sand sitting in our beach chairs or riding in a vessel, we are happy to experience both! When we were younger you could find us riding waves and swimming in any form of water we could find. Now that we're older we still find water exciting, especially the ocean. We spent a week at our favorite spot a couple of weeks ago enjoying the beautiful weather and all the relaxation the days brought after long walks.
It's never tiring to open the drapes and find this beautiful sunrise greeting a new day!
Sunrise over the Atlantic can be all I need to get up early to view. With the sun brightening up our room, it's not hard to get outside and experience a lovely walk.
This week we had the opportunity to take a ride on a schooner on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk. It was quite an experience to sail the flat waters of the river surrounding Waterside.
The American Rover is a three masted topsail schooner that is known as Norfolk's own tall ship.
As the sun was retreating, we were invited to enjoy a lovely barbeque dinner below deck.
We then continued sailing enjoying the lovely warmth of the September evening.
Spending an evening on the American Rover was a lovely addition to our time together.
This looks like it was great fun! Thank you for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Nellie. It was a great week for us!
DeleteSounds like great fun! Those sunrise pictures are glorious. Hope that you get back to the ocean before autumn ends.
ReplyDeleteVee, the sunrises were extraordinary! We would love to return oceanside again soon.
DeleteMartha Ellen, knowing how you and Grayden love the sea, I can feel your joy in these days you shared! The days at the ocean sound dreamy and relaxing, surrounded by so much beauty! And then to have the schooner adventure too . . . well, I think Grayden's smile says it all!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl for hearing our joy! My sweetie has the best smile that lights up my days.
DeleteI'm not one for including people in my land, or sea, scapes, often stood for ages waiting for the view to clear, but oh! sometimes you just need one, small person in an image for scale. Look at the scale in your first photo. It was lovely to see a photo of Waterside too. I've spent many happy hours mooching about, and wonder how it's changed. There used to be an amazing hat shop. Funny how something odd like a hat shop remains in my memory. I recall one amazing Fourth of July night there, with incredible fireworks, The Boss booming out over the sound system, and thousands upon thousands belting out the lyrics with him! Glad you got in another lovely time at the beach before Winter is upon us, although I love Winter at the beach a lot. xoxo
ReplyDeleteDeb, I agree that scale is more defined when you have a focal point. I took so many photos that morning without the walker, but then when he came along it made it more magical.
DeleteThat's so neat to hear you know Waterside! I so enjoyed hearing about your Fourth of July celebration. Waterside has had its ups and downs, but appears to be doing okay considering the economy. We didn't spend any time browsing about considering the pandemic.
The beach is wonderful in every season. Seeing snow on the oceanfront is one of my favorite memories there! xoxo
That schooner is so pretty. How lovely to enjoy time on it and to be fed, too. I miss the ocean! Happy new week to you.
ReplyDeleteEllen, I do hope you get a view of the ocean soon on your trip! Safe travels to you and your family.
DeleteWhat a wonderful trip. We are hoping to visit the ocean too but keep waiting for conditions to improve. I enjoyed your photos!
ReplyDeleteI hope the ocean sees you soon. Thanks for coming by my little blog.
DeleteI love being by water, no matter where it is, but there is a power and energy to the ocean by its vastness that enthralls me. The boats are always fascinating -- so many kinds. And of course the weather can be a cruel or benign mistress. Beautiful photos, all of them. I love that you can see this!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, we are kindreds. Wishing you fair winds and following seas!
DeleteFabulous photos Martha Ellen. I recognized the American Rover immediately and am so glad you took a ride on this beautiful schooner. Nothing like getting down to the ocean is there? Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Denise for your kind words. The ocean is my happy place indeed. So glad to hear you know the American Rover! Enjoy this lovely weather as the week winds down.
DeleteWonderful photos, Marth Ellen! I felt like I was sailing along with your and your husband. We have taken a few schooner trips over the years and they are always so pleasurable. One was in Key West to watch the sunset--it was so magical down there. For most of my life I lived close to the Atlantic Ocean and I do miss it at times.
ReplyDeletePat, it's lovely to hear you have enjoyed schooner trips. We certainly did. Living near the Atlantic ocean my whole life has certainly contributed to my love of the sea. Thank you for your kind comments. I hope you are enjoying the Rockies this beautiful time of the year!
DeleteMartha Ellen, you have a longing for the ocean just as Jess does. What a wonderful trip you had visiting the ocean, and the sunrise greeting you that day was so pretty. The barbecue dinner on deck sounds delicious. This was a lovely cruise for the end of the Summer, and now my favorite season has begun, Autumn. I know how much you love Fall too. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri, Jess and I certainly do love the ocean! We are so fortunate to take trips to our favorite spot by the sea. I hope you continue to have a wonderful Autumn in your new home.
DeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteTo be by water, or to be on the water is so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks a lovely trip and I enjoyed seeing your photographs.
All the best Jan