A beautiful winter walk around the beach

Although we haven't had a lot of snow,  I feel like it's been colder than usual in our part of Maryland this season.  Our furnace has been running nonstop.  
Yesterday was a nice 50' day...  still chilly,  but much better than it has been.   Since Sally had the day off ,  she and I took a drive down to Rocky Point Park to take in some fresh air and some beautiful winter landscapes.

We took our shoes off and walked the beach side first...    

we even put our feet in the icy water.

Not for long though...

it was so cold that it hurt.

I couldn't stop noticing how clear the water was.

Paul said that it is more clear in the winter time because all of the salt sinks and rests on the bottom.  



We watched a pair of seagulls catch their lunch.

Sally couldn't not stand on the ice.

I admit,  it is so tempting.

This guy however...

He was in there using a shovel and another tool to break the ice.

Why?

I'm still asking that question.

On the other side of the park is the creek where we launch our boat and the paddleboard.



I don't think I'll be taking my board out here anytime soon.

There are layers upon layers of ice.

The water is like glass...

It would be a perfect day for a little ride to the island.

"Iceburg straight ahead!"

See that land behind me...

That's our island. 

 we are getting closer and closer to sitting on that beach.

Summer is now closer then it is far away. 

( make sense out of that.. lol)

Below is my favorite photo taken yesterday.

Sally and I swore that we would come again soon...

and next time,  we will pack a lunch and have a picnic at this table.

Such a perfect seat.

I hope that you enjoyed coming along on the winter walk with us.

I love being able to appreciate the beauty in all seasons.

Winter certainly has it's own.

Have a great Day!