the beach

While I sit at the computer here in Indiana pondering the 20+ degree temperature drop (56 to freezing rain and snow tonight), I am reflecting on the fact that I could have stayed at the beach for another two weeks with Derek's parents! gaaa... We did have a relaxing vacation with Derek's parents, Gerry and Phyllis. I had a plethora of time to take long walks on the beach and read my new, old Asimov trilogy (The Empire Novels, which is a true prequel to The Foundation series- a great series that goes on and on with several prequel and sequels written post Foundation). The condo was right on the beach, so we enjoyed watching the seagulls and pelicans round up and consume their morning meal. The food in Gulf Shores was tasty, especially the brick oven pizza joint we stopped at. We went all the way to Florida (only 15 minutes) to try it, and the veggie pie was exceptional...almost as good as our homemade. Below are a few pictures of us, I especially love the one that Derek snapped while I was in a zombie-like, washed out, post walk swoon....