Yay 4 VACAY!!!

You may (or may not for that matter) have been wondering what kind of wild & crazy adventures Miss Charlie has been up to since there hasn't been a new post in over a week. Well, Ray and I were able to get in a mini-vacation this past week down South in Myrtle Beach (most Canadians around these parts tend to think down south means Maine). 6 sun-filled days and 5 glorious nights was just what the doctor ordered after the winter we both endured. The biggest decisions that had to be made was whether to eat at Miyabi Japanese Steak House or the Giant Crab. The picture above was taken on the balcony of the 7th story condo we stayed in...great view, eh! The shopping there as was quite fantastic; we went to the new Grand Coastal Mall, 2 Outlet malls, Broadway at the Beach and even some strip malls. I'm pretty sure that we went shopping everyday and were both able to find some really great deals. The trip was extra special because my parents & older sister were able to meet us in Myrtle Beach as well - so Ray was finally able to meet some of my family.

We took daily hour to two hour walks along the beach and came across all kinds of wildlife as you will see in the next few pictures. There were so many washed up jelly fish as pictured below. You really had to watch out were you were walking, unless you wanted someone to have to pee on you...personally I'm not into that sort of thing.


My Dad was able to get this great shot of the osprey that was flying around looking for some prey. You should have seen how quick his reaction time was from the time we spotted the bird to the time he showed us the picture - it was literally a matter of seconds.


My sister Suzanne and her husband JD came across this little crab on the beach. He was nearly dead and a little boy & his mom picked him up and put him back in the ocean. My money says that he didn't make it...poor guy.


We also came across this family of ducks & ducklings. Super cute. The momma duck was ultra protective of the little ones. When we got close to get the shot, she poofed out her feathers to make herself as big as possible. If I could've picked one of the little ones up and put it in my pocket I would have!!!