Luxury

We are camping right by the sea. That in itself is a luxury. When early morning pounding surf is the wake-up call, it doesn't get much better. Add the aforementioned latte and it seems like my idea of paradise! The sun was brilliant this morning. Our long beach walk with Momo was exceedingly nice. Hardly anyone was out this morning except a few shellers and small shore birds. Yesterday we spent the day in Charleston, today was my read and relax day. The best laid plans, oft go astray. After our morning beach walk, WFS said, "wonder if there are good biking trails nearby." Oops, there goes my lazy day. A bit of research brough up Botany Bay Plantation. We got our gear and headed out. This beautifully undisturbed old plantation is more walkable and drivable than biking. So, that is how we spent our day. I

t is a highly protected area for wildlife and very few people were exploring. We were gifted with long, quiet moments of exquisite solitude. Only the bird trills and soft breezes, ALL afternoon. We sat silently on a plantation dike, hushing our minds to think, very somberly, about the souls that occupied this land so many years ago. Quietness and sorrow. We drove back along the dirt trail, dotted with azaleas, live oaks and loblolly pines. I always thank the good earth for giving me such grace.