There are days in the summer when all I need is an evening walk on the beach to turn a hot, hectic day into a calm, relaxing oasis.
Especially if I have my best friend with me. Even if Clark (yes, he’s my husband too- heehee) and I walk separate ways on the beach to cover more ground, it’s always fun to see what the other one collects when we finally meet back up.
We both went for the minis at Gulfside City Park but I had to keep one large FIGHTING CONCH because of the fabulous rich color and Clark kept a “larger” one too- a GAUDY NATICA. I guess so! Is there anybody who can pass up a GAUDY NATICA if you see one? I think not.
We both found lots of sweet, itty bitty LETTERED OLIVE shells but most of the large adult LETTERED OLIVES were alive and scooting over all the other empty CLAM shells…
We both saw several large live LIGTHNING WHELKS as well. That’s what is so fascinating about shelling during low tide… you get to experience seeing beautiful living creatures in their natural habitat. I actually walked this guy into the Gulf Of Mexico just a bit just to get him covered with water again.
Clark said he was also busy saving several SEA HARES that washed up on the shore. Me too! This one looked like a gooey mess lying in some SEA WEED on the beach. I gently picked “him” up then submerged him into the calm water then let him go when he started coming to life. This is the same way Bryce and I saved a SEA HARE on the Sight Sea-R cruise last month but I didn’t get a photo, remember?
There is something mesmerizing about watching them swim.
Talk about calm, relaxing and mesmerizing…
Throughout the weekend we will have nice low tides in the evenings so if you want a retreat to the beach, I would suggest heading out to the closest SW Florida beach in the early evening (hopefully we can dodge the summer rain storms!) to talk a slow walk to experience this natural paradise at its best.
Join me on our next iLoveShelling adventure on Sight Sea-R Cruises Wednesday- July 16, 2014 to our newest shelling destination! Call 239-765-7272 or CLICK HERE and tell them you want to join the iLoveShelling cruise! UPDATE: July 16th is now SOLD OUT! Wow!
PS- I tool this video of a SEA HARE about 4 years ago… seriously, I can’t believe this was FOUR years go but I figured it would be fun to show again…
Your pictures are so lovely, Pam! Coming to Sanibel in two weeks with my boyfriend; we can’t wait!
Been following you for many years , love to read your Blogs and watch your videos in the winter at home in Missouri , brings me a little closer to Sanibel
Thank you so very much for your expert touch of shelling and Saniibel
We are signed up for your newest shelling adventure on the 16 Th. of july, we were so very exited to see we could finally make it to meet you
Great video, Pam! I feel like I’ve had a nice, relaxing walk on the beach just reading your post! Thank-you for giving me a mini beach vacation when I can’t be there in person!
As always, nice post. Good to see you guys the other evening. Yesterday we went to Blind Pass for the evening low tide and found some nice, large Florida Cones. We leave early tomorrow AM for home. See you next time. Blessings.
I always love all of your photos, but the one with the chairs in the water just speaks to me or maybe calls me. There’s something that we all feel with your pictures, peace, joy and excitement and a calming effect. You and Clark shell the same way as Mr. CShells (Richard) and me, going in different directions. I have to say Richard is really gotten the eye. My daughter finally brought a basket over for her Apple Snails, maybe more in Nov.
I absolutely love your blog :) My husband and I always retreat to beaches when life gets tough. I’m hoping we’ll get out to Sanibel from Texas soon to combat the infertility blues. Thank you for all the great info and pictures!
Very cool. Have never seen one of those. Taking our annual trip down (over? From Oregon) in two weeks. Hope to see one then.
Are you all excited about the Super Moon…full on the 12th and 13th?
Wish I could be there to see shells and moon rise. Hoping for some great pics.
Loving you Pam!
In Georgia with grandchildren while my daughter and hubby are in Playa del Carmen Mexico – anxious to get back to the beach in a few days. Love what you are finding! But I will miss my grand babies.
any chance you’ll have a shelling cruise around august 29th-sept. 6th?! starting to plan our trip down for my husband, and we’d love a shelling cruise!
Oyster Shucks! I have an iLoveShelling cruise August 27th and another on September 12th. I hope to have more dates for November, december and thru 2015 soon but Here are the dates that I have scheduled for these months…. http://www.iloveshelling.com/blog/iloveshelling-events/
yeah, i saw those dates, and saw your note that you’d be adding more cruises. was just hoping one might be added for either location while we’re there. darn. well our goal is to move down there soon so hopefully then we’ll take lots of cruises with you! thanks for the reply.
So great you will be moving to paradise! If you need any help finding out about the area or need a real estate agent, call Clark! He can find the perfect place for y’all anywhere in SW Florida. http://www.iloveshelling.com/blog/super-sheller-clark-rambo/
You bet! Thanks.