Happy Summer Solstice. Let the season begin!
The beach at Tulum is one of the most visited parts of the site and it’s easy to see why.
Even on an overcast, dreary day the sea was a beautiful aquamarine.
Maybe not crowded, but there were still quite a few people enjoying the water.
Imagine what it would be like on a sunny day!
Like a post card!
On the point a ruin stands alone.
Some research speculates that this was a Mayan “lighthouse” .
It’s certainly in the right place.
Life seems to have slowed down a little. Cooler weather is starting to move in. We had a touch of frost a couple of nights ago but then temps rebounded back to the 70’s. We haven’t had much sun so far this October…no “October’s Bright Blue Weather“. Maybe the poem could be called September’s Bright Blue Skies.
The first half of 2013 looks like it may be quite busy for travel. On the books is a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico; a few days in Florida to visit the Everglades; and an 11 day cruise to Alaska in May. Because of all those fun but expensive plans, I’ve been staying close to home since I got back from the Balloon Festival in September.
Doing a bit of overtime at the real job while I can get it. It all helps with the bills and travel expenses.
Friday I posted some food pictures. I didn’t have time to say much about them then so I’ll update you now. When we went down to meet with the owners of the Sailing Cow Cafe it was on a Tuesday and the Cafe was closed for business because it was on it’s “Off Season” schedule. Since we couldn’t get lunch there we decided to go to the Kreme and Kone in Dennis.
There is also a 2nd restaurant in Chathem. This would be one of the last chances to enjoy a visit there this season as they are closing Oct. 21. until next summer.
Just about everything at the Kreme and Kone is fried, a typical seaside style restaurant, but as long as it doesn’t become a daily habit it can’t be too bad, right. The weather was nice (It was still in September when we went) so we took advantage to sit outside on the deck.
We watched kayakers and water birds in the tributary behnd the “Kone” while we enjoyed lunch. A light breeze made it comfortable in the sun.
Nancy had the Fried Shrimp.
Nancy ordered the shrimp as a “side dish” because we knew from past visits that there was more than enough french fries and onion rings on the “plate” for two or more people. So the picture of the Onion Rings and Fries is my “plate” and all that deep-fried yumminess is hiding the best part of the “plate”….fried scallops.
The hardest part of food photography in my opinion is remembering to take the picture before you dig in!
This made the photo of the week because it’s my first attempt at digital photo manipulation. If you are good the picture will look like it was taken with all of the elements in it. I still have some work to do to get that good but this doesn’t seem too bad for my first try.
A starfish dances by the sea.
I shouldn’t share this one (The rule is: Never share anything less than the best) but even if it’s out of focus because I was busy laughing when I took it, I still think it’s cute. That was one very curious dog!
When I found a real golf course a boring subject I looked around for inspiration.
Parade of Shoes. 🙂
