I was soooo tired! I tumbled into the bed, sinking into the depths of the mattress and pulled the (brand new L. L. Bean blue buffalo plaid flannel - soooo snuggly) sheets up to my chin, preparing for a good nights' sleep. What a comfy bed! I curled up on my side, and watched the churning waves breaking on the beach, their white foamy crests reflecting in the moonlight. This was not the usual soft whisper of the sea's lullabye, ebbing and flowing on the sands. These waves were crashing and booming so hard you could feel the sound in your chest! I had left the windows open and shades up so that I would awaken to the sight of the ocean at sunrise, but now wondered if I'd be able to fall asleep with the cacophony of the ocean. I ... didn't .... wonder ..... very long .......... zzzzzzzzzzzzz ...........
When I next opened my eyes, a faint glimmer of light outlined the distant horizon. I laid there for a few moments debating whether I should remain warm & cozy in bed, or take up position on the deck to watch the day break. The desire for a hot cup of coffee prevailed over the comfort of the bed, and I quietly crept down the hall, so as not to awaken my housemates. I needn't have bothered, as everyone was already up and at 'em. The coffee was brewing, cups set out at the ready. Morning greetings were exchanged and we all trooped to the deck to watch the sunrise.
The sky above us was a deep navy blue, graduating to pink, then red and orange near the horizon. This morning's ocean was placid - dark purple with silver and gold highlights dancing across the surface. As I viewed the beach, I could see our neighbors, still benumbed with sleep, stumbling out of the cottages to watch the sky. It seems as though everyone arises for the first few sunrises .... later in the week, the decks and beach would be very nearly empty of gawkers.
After watching a beautiful sunrise, we planned the day's events as Dawn prepared breakfast. Kathy & Buck would be heading north to Whalehead Beach to take possession of their cottage, and Dawn & I ...... well, we had no set plans. After a great breakfast casserole of eggs, hashbrowns, sausage & cheese (Yum! Thanks Dawn!) I finished with my unpacking and setting the kitchen to rights with the "help" of Kathy.
We started with the groceries I had packed in from home.
Kathy wasn't much help.
We stepped outside to explore our surroundings in the daylight. Wink's Market was directly across the street. How handy is that? I'm not sure what year it was built, but I believe Christ was a corporal at the time. 
Our view of the beach road, south, west & north.
Below are pics of Wink's from way back when
(1940's?) and now. There have been a few changes in the area since its founding.
The area today.
We made quick work of settling in - the dishwasher was running, the cupboards organized, the fridge stocked with beer. (Hey, Dawn ...... I finally found the cookie sheets! They were in a drawer under the oven.)
What would the day bring?
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