We just returned this afternoon from three days on the Washington Coast at our favorite beach town of Seabrook. Winter weekends at the beach are fun and dramatic, with few crowds, stormy weather, and plenty of time to read in front of a fire or take a nap in the middle of the day.
We rented a beautiful house called "Sofia's Sandcastle", a three-bedroom, three bath new home built to look like a turn of the century house, with steep staircases, bead board throughout the house, and lovely crown moldings and natural wood floors. That is where the turn of the century motif ends--the house has every modern convenience, including flat screen TV's in every bedroom and the living room, a kitchen that would be any cook's dream, and a walk-in pantry. The furniture is lovely, and it's better than staying in an upscale hotel. It's built on the 'community' concept, with each home having a pathway through narrow alleys and shared community spaces. Our three days just sped by!
Juno the dog tried out each bedroom and found a suitable corner each night to hunker down and sleep, and I got caught up on my reading and watched a couple of movies. The storm last night had everything--thunder, lightning, driving rain, and you could hear the surf pounding against the shore all night. Winter at the beach is exciting!
It was good to get home this afternoon, with tomorrow being a holiday and the last day of my 10-day vacation. It was a wonderful time, and I'll return to work refreshed and rested. The Slow Life at the beach is well worth looking into, and I hope to return soon.
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