Our time in Rockport is nearing an end. We will be leaving hear on April 20th to head north toward Hartford, IA.
I have really enjoyed this little community. Oysters are definitely abundant here. They use the shells in the concrete and walking paths which makes them seem more organic. We have discovered several walking or biking trails to escape into for the afternoon. We even discovered a fenced leash-less dog park for Mitsy and Sadie to run a-muck.
The local vegetation consists of thick, twisted oak trees that have vines growing around them. Stephen took the opportunity to play Tarzan while swinging from one. He also took advantage of the mistletoe, which I never really thought about as actually existing in nature before. Holly is also abundant here and it felt like Christmas all winter long.
Charlotte Plummer's, a little restaurant overlooking the ocean and the oyster boats at Fulton Harbor, is one of my preferred spots to have lunch on an afternoon. Stephen and I were the only ones brave enough to try an oyster on a half shell (this means raw). Think gritty snot that someone squeezed a lemon onto to cover up the taste. One was enough. After that I couldn't even eat them deep fried.
The nights can be balmy and often the temperature gets warmer later into the night. (I didn't even realize that this was possible.) And when the sea fog rolls in I always envision myself as the main character in a Stephen King film. Even though it is a bit eerie, I absolutely love the sea fog. It has a presence that resonates with me and it is something I won't forget.
I have really enjoyed this little community. Oysters are definitely abundant here. They use the shells in the concrete and walking paths which makes them seem more organic. We have discovered several walking or biking trails to escape into for the afternoon. We even discovered a fenced leash-less dog park for Mitsy and Sadie to run a-muck.
The local vegetation consists of thick, twisted oak trees that have vines growing around them. Stephen took the opportunity to play Tarzan while swinging from one. He also took advantage of the mistletoe, which I never really thought about as actually existing in nature before. Holly is also abundant here and it felt like Christmas all winter long.
Charlotte Plummer's, a little restaurant overlooking the ocean and the oyster boats at Fulton Harbor, is one of my preferred spots to have lunch on an afternoon. Stephen and I were the only ones brave enough to try an oyster on a half shell (this means raw). Think gritty snot that someone squeezed a lemon onto to cover up the taste. One was enough. After that I couldn't even eat them deep fried.
The nights can be balmy and often the temperature gets warmer later into the night. (I didn't even realize that this was possible.) And when the sea fog rolls in I always envision myself as the main character in a Stephen King film. Even though it is a bit eerie, I absolutely love the sea fog. It has a presence that resonates with me and it is something I won't forget.
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