Off the main track

Our walk today took us over to the beach via the Wildlife Loop bike trail. We had not been over there since the collection of nor'easters passed through this winter. As soon as we approached the end of the trail we could see sand covering the asphalt, many yards into the walkway. Strangely, it was very pleasant over there, warm and sunny.

This piece of found art met our eyes as soon as we came out onto the beach. Lots of little pieces of jetsam and spiral shells were joined by many feet of 3" hauser to make this sculpture.

We wondered where this came from and under what conditions. It looked to be a mooring line for a substantial fishing vessel, but we'll never know.

Everything about this thing was weathered, eroded, and sculptured by the sand and winds.

All around us were reminders of the storms. This bit of pavement looked to be once part of the bike path out to the beach. Now it sat 100 yards from the end.

Some of these trees had been alive, as evidenced by last seasons's cones. They are now stark reminders of the beach's continual movement to the west.