Last Days in Florida
Two days ago was another beach day, and this time everyone went. I actually got some sun! More burnt than brown, but ya know, I'll take what I can get. The remnants of our castle and mine were still standing, so the mine was cleared and a second one was dug, and then the two were connected. Steven had to sit in the hole and dig with his feet. Good thing it didn't collapse! Jeffrey made Ryan a giant foot. The rest of the time was spent in and out of the water and laying in the sun.
Yesterday was an uneventful day; we just sat around the house all day, watched TV, played some games, etc. But I guess that's what vacation is for. You need some relaxing time too. Even if you should really be studying for Biochemistry instead of relaxing. Maybe I can convince my professor to
move our exam to next Friday...
Today Michael and I went to the Jacksonville Zoo. It's a very nice zoo; there was a wide variety of animals, and all the animals had plenty of space to run/swim/fly around. Michael was really excited about the monkeys; I pretty much just thought everything was cute. We also saw Kazoo's cousins! Michael and I also went back to the beach to get some shells for a little project idea I had...but that's a surprise. ;-) We got Oreo milkshakes from this little pizza place called "The Loop;" I definitely recommend it...they were excellent. Everyone reconvened for dinner at a microbrewery called Seven Bridges. Good food, good beer; comparable to Rock Bottom Brewery, actually (
but Rock Bottom is better...just because I'm biased).
And that's all for our trip. We're getting up at 5:30 and leaving sometime between 6 and 6:30. Why am I still awake? I don't know. I'm really, really sad to leave the ocean, and really not excited to go back to class and homework and reading and exams. How much longer until summer? Hopefully there will be more adventures then, even if they're small ones, so I can post again!
The Beach!
So yesterday was boring, hence no update. We basically sat around all day and played games. We did have Mexican for dinner though, which is always exciting.
Today was a beach day. We ate lunch at Joe's Crab Shack and then spent all afternoon at the beach. Spot directed us
in constructing an intense sand castle, including a "mine" so deep we actually reached water. I only made it into the ocean up to my knees for about 5 minutes, but the guys were brave and actually went swimming until they ended up being followed by a giant jellyfish. We also buried Steven in the sand and made him into a beautiful sand mermaid. Some of us are suffering sunburns; for once, however, I am unscathed! I'd like to think that after 2 and a half hours of pure sunshine I am at least a little pink, but that's probably more wishful thinking than fact. I will leave here with a tan!
Tonight most people went to see
300. Apparently it was sweet...if you like slow motion violence. I watched American Idol for the first time in my life and studied biochemistry, because I'm just that cool. Tomorrow is back to the beach...hopefully for a little longer this time so I can get some color!
First Sight of the Beach!
Happy Daylight Savings!
So apparently we were more tired than we thought, because it took until 2:00 p.m. to get us all up and ready to go out and do something.
We started at one of those outdoor mall places that appear to be popping up everywhere lately. Lunch was at the Cheesecake Factory...I definitely recommend the Key Lime cheesecake...it combines two of the greatest things ever: Key Lime pie and cheesecake. Perfect for a visit to Florida. We split up for some quick "shopping," came back to the house to drop off leftovers, and then drove to the beach.
I think all beach areas are developed the same way: high rise hotels and condos surrounded by tiny local bars and restaurants and a variety of "surf shops," with the occasional fast food chain thrown in for good measure. And of course ubiquitous palm trees growing in some of the most random places. But all of that kind of fades into the background when you step out of the car and get that first whiff of salty air. I love the ocean.
Because it was after 5:00 and the sun was rapidly setting on us, it was fairly cool, but that didn't stop us from takin
g off our shoes and venturing a short ways into the icy water. There were actually some daring people out swimming...they must be either crazy or part penguin, because it was really cold. We were content to just hang out and let the soft, white sand squish between our toes. And of course the guys had to poke every dead jelly fish they found. Boys will be boys.
The day ended with another quiet evening of movies. We have no real set plans for the week, so I guess we're going to be spontaneous. Could be interesting. Or maybe not. I don't care either way, as long as I get to spend more time at the beach.
Revival of the Blog!
The blog returns!
It's spring break for UD, and I am in Jacksonville, Florida. Ok, ok, not quite as exciting as Hawaii, but I'm a starving college student, I have to take what I can get. So there probably won't be anything quite as exciting as climbing volcanoes or snorkeling in exotic coral reefs, but you never know what can happen.
A jolly group of 8 of us left this morning (at 6:00 a.m....we weren't so jolly at that point) for the 13 hour drive to Jacksonville. We're staying at Michael's cousins' house, so lodging is free, hurray! Except their poor parents have to deal with 8 crazy college students...they are extremely brave.
Nothing to exciting to report at this point...we're all too tired from the drive to be adventurous. But the weather is wonderful (much better than Ohio, but that doesn't take much), and hopefully a good night's sleep will clear up this cold I've had for a week and tomorrow I'll be ready for some Florida fun in the sun!
Two days ago was another beach day, and this time everyone went. I actually got some sun! More burnt than brown, but ya know, I'll take what I can get. The remnants of our castle and mine were still standing, so the mine was cleared and a second one was dug, and then the two were connected. Steven had to sit in the hole and dig with his feet. Good thing it didn't collapse! Jeffrey made Ryan a giant foot. The rest of the time was spent in and out of the water and laying in the sun.
move our exam to next Friday...
but Rock Bottom is better...just because I'm biased).
