Antiquing, storms and nature hikes

I love antiques and could spend an entire day browsing through antique shops.  Put me, my mom and my grandmother together and it's all over with.  Last week, we ended up with a rainy day on the Cape with high surf warnings so we decided to drive over to Eastham to explore.

Our first stop was Buddha Bob's in Eastham.  It's a small store (with an outdoor section) that sells buddhas, crystals and antiques.

There's so much that could be done with that sideboard

I was there for the antiques, which I have no room for, so it was basically window shopping.

A beautiful headboard I don't need.

There was a break in the rain so it was off to Coast Guard Beach (part of the Cape Cod National Seashore) to check out the surf.  When we were last here earlier in the summer, we noticed that the bottom portion of the pathway leading to the beach had become extremely steep due to erosion.  That path is now closed.  We checked it out from the beach and there has been so much erosion, it was basically impossible to have a path there now.

Just a little chilly.



We saw several seals close to shore so I pretty much thought this guy was crazy.

Case in point . . .



It's funny how they pop up and check you out.













We've been making more of an effort to get outside and exercise as a family this summer.  One overcast afternoon we went "hiking" on two different paths in Brewster.  The changing landscapes and salt marshes made it interesting.  Google Brewster walking trail guide for more information.  There are nature walking/hiking trails all over Cape Cod.







 

I can't believe there's less than a week left in August!  This summer seems both long and short at the same time, if that makes any sense at all.