Back To The Beach

Another gorgeous day moved us to explore a different beach. There is beach after beach after beach here so why not? We struck out for Pompano Beach and arrived to find the main section overpopulated. Wending our way a short distance north we discovered a convenient parking spot near the shore and set ourselves up on an excellent beach with sparse population, as the following artsy photo indicates.

That's Carol on the left in a beach chair sunning herself.

A period of repose upon a seashore is a great inducement for meditation. Since today featured some clouds along with sunshine I refrained from the rigors of installing the beach umbrella. This part of the beach was a serene and happy place, although I know of at least one fish who would beg to differ. Not long after we lunched on sandwiches I noticed a bird, possibly a hawk, flying toward land gripping his own lunch. I did not have time to take a photo but the sight was practically identical to the artified picture shown below ...

 Not all fish get treated to

such a fabulous view.

On the road back bells rang, red lights flashed, and barriers descended as we approached a railroad crossing. We stopped with a front row seat to watch the train go by. To our amazement, drivers continued to dart across the tracks under the lowering barriers and despite the rapidly approaching howl of the engine's horn. You don't have to be crazy to drive in Fort Lauderdale but many folks think it helps. Fortunately we witnessed no collision.

The front of the train appears to be equipped and prepared

for daredevil drivers. Isn't that a car scoop in front?