Proceed at Your Own Risk. June 28. Day 7. Part 1.

Dear Trail Friends,

I arrived at Barview Jetty County Campground in the early afternoon after an easy 8 mile hike. 

Photo 1 shows the early morning view north on the beach, with the mountain I climbed yesterday in the distance. 

 

I do love these early misty quiet beach mornings. 

I was delighted to share the beach with the little beastie in photo 2 and the bald eagle in the photo 3 collage (who let me take his photo then flew nonchalantly away when I got too close). 

 

 

I was keenly aware of the patterns and images in the sand - a fish, an angel, abstract designs - as well as the many tide streams and ponds I had to wend my way around until I finally surrendered and took off my shoes. Photo 4 is a collage of sand  sightings. 

 

After my first 3 miles on the beach I reached a jetty and hiked on and found the little beach from which I could request a ferry across the water. My way wasn't quite the right way and I did have to scramble down some rocks (the poles in photo 4 are to show you the size - more like boulders). 

 

To be continued in June 28. Day 7. part 2

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