Monday, July 28, 2008

Vacation Post #3: The Setting

As stated in previous posts, we just returned from Tybee Island. While there, we stayed with 14 of Ashley relatives (reference Vacation Post #2). A big question on your mind is where exactly did we stay--did we try to be frugal and squeeze all 17 of us into three discount motel rooms (no, that wasn't my idea--sheesh!)? Heavens no. Ashley and Penny managed to find us a beautiful house right on the beach (well, very close as you'll soon see). First, a shot of the house with my favorite two people standing in front.Note Bode's head-attire--it's an Auburn hat for those not able to figure out how to zoom. In the next picture, I simply turned to my right. That bridge at the end of the street leads over the sand dunes to the beach. Thus, we weren't right on the beach but certainly were within spitting distance.There were six bedrooms inside, each with their own bathroom. I'd show a picture of one of the bedrooms but it's nothing too special--just a queen bed with a flat-screen TV (thank heavens the house got Versus so I could watch Le Tour). The kitchen and living areas are shown below.



There were decks on each floor. The third floor deck is where folks spent a lot of time--it would have been utopian had the ceiling fan worked. As it was, it was still very relaxing especially since the bugs tended to feed on JoAnne and Ashley. Obviously the blue in the distance is the ocean.



Finally, a shot of the ocean. I found the beach to be quite serene in the morning . The tide cleanses the beach by wiping away all traces from the previous day. It's like a new canvas, full of endless possibilities (not to mention void of almost everyone except we, the early risers).
To Be Concluded...

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