First Day Pleasures - SOL, March 23

We are currently at Hilton Head Island, enjoying some much-needed time away.  Our first day here was Saturday, which made me reflect on an incredible day of "firsts."

Arrival day is 

one of my favorite days

A day of firsts:

First smell of saltwater

as we traversed over the 

bridge onto the island

window rolled down,

savoring the aroma

First meal on the island

ordered the local specialty

for lunch:

grilled shrimp

with she-crab soup

as the opener

first grocery store run

stocking up on the essentials

since being at the ocean

makes one hungry -

adult beverages, cookies,

cheese, crackers, ice,

more local shrimp

(they steam them while you wait),

and other snacks as well

first vacation 

with oldest daughter since 2007

picking her up at the airport

big hugs and laughter

reminiscing about previous trips

to the island

as we drove down Hwy 278

first walk on the beach

toes in the sand

waves gently lapping

conversation with my daughter

and restful periods

of silence as well

time to appreciate 

each other and

the immensity of the ocean 

first book read 

on the balcony overlooking the ocean

feet propped up

incredible view in front of me

but the scenery just a background

for the book in which I get lost

first dolphin sighting

how effortless their motion

a gentle curve out of the water 

and then back under

two of them together

focused on searching for food

yet entertaining those who watched

as well

first time 

I've been this relaxed 

in a long time

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The view from our balcony
 early on a foggy, Sunday morning