For Spring Break, we were planning to go camping on a Delaware ocean side beach, but the snow forecasted made us a bit less excited about this plan. Our friend John, graciously invited us to stay at his place a few miles inland.
Scooter loves the cake that our friends left for us.
Scoping out John's digs. Cool front porch room.
Cape Henlopen State Park (DE) where we were going to camp before the temp fell below 32.
Hello, pirates? Can you please tell me where you buried your treasure?
They didn't fess up, so we had to search on our own.
After scouring the snowy, windy, rainy, cold beaches, the warm nature center with its cool fish tanks was a welcome visit.
Back to the treasure search, couldn't keep the lens dry the snow/rain was so heavy.
Nice boardwalk down to the beach from lifeguard station.
Touch tank with horseshoe crabs, two fingers was the rule.
Buried fences are always a good place to find treasure. Eliot recognized the tokens I hid along with some loose change as being from Rebounderz (bounce place near DC), I thought my treasure hiding cover was blown, but to my great joy he said, "Dad, these pirates have been to Rebounderz!!"
Horseshoe crab making its way to Eliot.
One of eleven look out towers from WWII built to protect Delaware Bay.
Heated cabins in state park, still nowhere near as warm and cozy as John's house a few miles down the road.
Checking out the sharks at the nature center.
John has the coolest fireplace.
Eliot exploring our lodgings for our trip.
Today we visited Broadkill and Henlopen Beaches, tomorrow we plan to visit Rehoboth. Henlopen was nicer sand, but very clean and clear of shells, crabs, drift wood and other exciting beach stuff. We found pirate treasure at both locations of course.
What a difference one day makes. Monday's snow turned to 60 degrees and sun on Tuesday!
Eliot's castle.
Castle builders.
If you run, your footprints are cooler!
Pre-jump.
Mid-jump.
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