Walking On Sunshine

Spanish Wells    

There were quite a few items on the To Do List for our last full day in Spanish Wells. We gathered up our bags and set out on Round 1 around 9:00. The sight of two hummingbirds surprised us as we exited the marina. We made our way back to the Islander Shop to get Barry a new ball cap which was posted on their Facebook page yesterday. From there we walked down Main Street to the Food Fair to pick up fruits, veggies, and a few other staples. Along the way my eyes were scanning both sides of the road, taking in all the pretty flowers.   

It was a successful trip as we found almost everything on our grocery list. After loading our purchases in the refrigerator I had time to take my book to the pool for a few hours. Gulls swooped in and out to drink out of the pool. I sat in the sun initially, but soon moved over to the shady side under the palms. The trunk of palms is as interesting as their overhead fronds. Palms are not actually trees, but grasses -- they lack bark and do not develop growth rings. For Round 2, we went for a late lunch at Budda's where we were entertained by a small lizard clinging to table-side branch. Out front bright red hibiscus blooms filled a tree against the building.

From Budda's we walked over for a visit with Demetria (Deidre's sister). It was a pleasant surprise to find Darcie-Grace, Jurni, Euleta, and Shae also gathered. After a nice time chatting, Jurni joined in with Demetria for a photo. The walk back to the marina keeps getting shorter and more enjoyable -- like walking on sunshine. The scenery occupies my mind and we've learned the best route to avoid the big hill and traffic. 

The bougainvillea hedges were stunning in the bright sunlight and set against the deep blue sky.

I unpacked from that outing and readied myself for the Round 3. At 4:00 it was time to head back to Northside Beach for my low tide sandbar walk. A northerly wind blew in some water and the sand was not exposed as much as on my previous trips. No doubt about it though, it was still gorgeous.

My favorite area is always as far out as I can go. The sand ripples and white shells were again plentiful. 

Low tide was late in the day (at 5:00) so I didn't have too much time to wander around the bars and tidal pools. At 6:00 it was time to head back to Crossroads. After climbing the makeshift steps over the dune, I took in one last long look. 

The walk back to the marina took me by my favorite plumeria tree loaded with yellow blossoms. The flowers' light scent wafted on the breeze. I unloaded my daily harvest of shells and emptied the sand out of my backpack. Soon a golden glow was filtering through the windows of Crossroads. I went out on the dock and watched the sunset along with two gulls. Once the sun dropped below the trees it was time for Round 4. Barry and I walked down the street one more time to enjoy some frozen goodness from Papa's Scoops. I wish I'd had a pedometer to see how far I walked today. My feet told me that I easily hit my step goal.