Down by the Seashore

Hi Everyone! 

We're back from our wonderful and most memorable anniversary trip 

to some of Washington's beautiful shore line. 


(totally loving my new cap here that says

"Got Rain?" 

Olympic National Park)




This was the view from our room at the 






We went on so many great hikes to the surrounding beaches.








My new beach hiking sandals were perfect 

for hiking and beach combing. 





I'm not sure I could pick out a favorite beach, they were all so 

unique and lovely!  

Sometimes it felt like we were the only people in this beautiful place. 




This desert born girl hasn't really done a lot of beach combing, 




so, I felt like one of those kids you see at the aquariums 

running around and touching everything! 




Everywhere you looked it was something new and exciting!




Such a pretty little shell these guys have.




I couldn't wait to tell you about my most memorable discovery. 

A piece of sea glass!  

I've heard of people finding this stuff all the time.


Finding sea glass was something that's been on my bucket list for 

a long time now.

(of course it probably helps that I no longer live in the desert)

How special that I found it here in Washington, on our anniversary! 

I'm not great at making jewelry, but don't you think it would make 

a pretty pendant? 




All I had at the time was my iPhone, but I'm so glad I got a photo of it

how I saw it on the beach.




I will never forget this moment or this beach. 



 Thank you for the anniversary wishes!  

I'll be by soon to catch up! 

Hope your week is off to a great start! 

Becca 

Comments

Rustic Vintage Country said…
What a wonderful trip you've had. The first photo looks like you are standing on glass, lovely. I really want to find some sea glass too and I think yours would look lovely as a pendant and it'll be a permanent reminder of your happy anniversary break. Lovely photos! x
July 1, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Caterina Giglio said…
beautiful and rainy and wet... and chilly... it looks like! we have had a ton of rain and today on July 1 it is very chilly... strange weather... looks like you had a great time!
July 1, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Fantastic photos, love your sneaks....Marvelous textures in those sea creatures. I was especially thinking of you today when I was hearing the temps in Las Vegas.....a little cooler there. xox
July 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM
TexWisGirl said…
how very cool! love all of your photos - beautiful!
July 1, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Silvina Soave said…
Preciosas fotografías, hermoso lugar!!
Abrazos.
July 1, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Anonymous said…
I haven't seen the Oregon coast since 1973.

Love the heart shaped glass you found. Just the sweetest! xox
July 1, 2013 at 4:03 PM
Kate said…
Wow, what an amazing trip!! Love the pictures, and the sea glass! So glad you had a great time!!
Kate :}
July 1, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Unknown said…
What a breathtaking, glassy surface!
July 1, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Tracy said…
Such AWE-INSPIRING beauty there...*BIG SWOON*... glad you've been having a great time away, Becca--great to see you! :o) ((HUGS)) P.S I am soon closing my PranaLight blog, but am creating a new place to be online--more soon!
July 2, 2013 at 3:59 AM
Catherine said…
Those are cool hiking sandals Becca! Looks like you have a wonderful time. And I love that bit of sea glass. So cool!
Happy July!
xo Catherine
July 2, 2013 at 5:14 AM
Eilidh said…
Hi there your photos are beautiful - I think you sea glass would make a gorgeous pendant :-)
July 2, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Rosie Grey said…
Such beautiful photos, Becca! Thanks so much for sharing them! Finding sea glass is on my bucket list, too ;-) Your find is so beautiful - I love that aqua green color!
July 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
So glad you had a wonderful time, Becca, and your photographs are beautiful!
July 2, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Judy S. said…
Sounds like a lovely trip, Becca! I'll bet the folks that are having roasting temperatures couldn't believe you in your jacket. We've yet to explore that part of WA, but your photos make me want to. So glad you found the sea glass! Oh and a very happy anniversary a bit late!
July 2, 2013 at 7:49 PM
RURAL said…
Oh Becca, what a beautiful color, and a great find. Those beaches are gorgeous.

Jen
July 3, 2013 at 6:44 PM
Tammy said…
So nice to be able to explore without throngs of people around. Sounds like you had a fabulous time. I've found a few pieces of beach glass here and have thought about making a pendant necklace with them. I'm sure you could make something wonderful with that pretty piece of aqua glass. Have a great week. Tammy
July 8, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Unknown said…
Gorgeous photo my friend. Looks so beautiful there. Looks like you had a great time.

Hugs~
July 8, 2013 at 7:10 AM
Cynthia Schelzig said…
oh what a dream world....heavens what gorgeous shots!! ohhhh that sea glass,,,I hope you make it into somekind of sea crocheted necklace or something....wow!!
July 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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