Heading out with grand girls, Elvis and a pink stuffed snake to Chincoteague Island in Va.
Located on Virginias Eastern shore. Second time around with the girls and third time around for Steve and I. Very pleasant and friendly place to go for a getaway.
Not long out in the trip before a nap came on.
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March was such a great time to go as it was very pleasant weather and the horses were out where we could get some great pictures and even feed and pet them. Grand girls loved that.
We stayed at the Hampton Inn on Main Street in Chincoteague. A place where the doors closed quietly and not that usual loud slam when left to close on their own especially when trying to get a good night's sleep. Icemaker and washer and dryer on every floor.
Getting settled so we can tour around.
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Adalyn's bed.
First thing, Genevieve and Adalyn put their clothes in the drawers. This is Geneviève's drawer.
So nice that this room had a balcony as I just feel so closed in without one. Open door with a view to bridge and a nice breeze is refreshing especially in the morning with coffee. The water a pleasant sight with the sea birds.
"The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies"
-Laura Ingalls Wilder-
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Morning Breakfast
They made their strawberry waffles
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On our way to Assateague, it's meaning - swiftly moving water is a 37-mile-long stretch of barrier island. The islands wild ponies travel the beach near Chincoteague where we were and Ocean city Maryland.
Ocean city and Chincoteague are both gateways to the island. South entrance is about a quarter mile from Chincoteague. There is a north entrance about 8 miles from Ocean city Md.
The beach is beautiful white sand. We looked for seashells and did some kite flying.
Stopped to take pictures of horses on our short drive to the Island and on way back.
Assateague lighthouse in 2019 we toured with the girls. Next trip we will take the Assateague cruise. 2019 post here→ Lighthouse
To the beach π
Maybe at most, 10 people were out on the beach shelling like me or just enjoying the fresh air.
Shoes are coming off no matter what the temperature. Luckily the sun was shining, and the sand was warm.
"In every heart thrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the Earth."
- Rachel Carson -
Opa chasing downed kites. πͺ
Leaving the beach and stopping to see and feed the horses.
A nice area to see them up close.
I love horses, never rode one but I love them. Grands want Opa to get one. We would have to move to more land for that. Opa used to have a horse and enjoys riding. I think he thinks about it sometimes.
This gorgeous beauty almost reminds me of Misty of Chincoteague. I purchased the book at a shop on the island for the girls. Written by Marguerite Henry, published in 1947. Real life story of the Beebe family raising a filly born to a wild horse.
Story begins with the wreck of a Spanish Galleon off the coast of Virginia. The ponies in hold in the galleon swam to Assateague Island and the story goes on from there.
A picture of the copy of the book I found on Pinterest. Misty does resemble the horse above.
We were kind of wondering if this one was an albino, very pale and white eyelashes, maybe not.
Long post but we enjoyed this place and these beautiful animals!
"One can get in a car and see what man has made. One must get on a horse to see what God has made."
- Unknown _
9 comments:
Dearest Betsy,
That no doubt was a very fun and educative time for your grands together with you both.
More fond memories are made and lessons taught.
IF the story is true and they once were shipwrecked horses, that is quite a history of survival!
Love the ending in your video with the baby turtles... was your 3rd viewer.
Hugs,
Mariette
Good Morning Mariette, Thank you for visiting and viewing my video. Those baby turtles were just so cute. I must remind the girls of what it took for those horses to survive. Hugs, Betsy
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Betsy, I loved seeing Chincoteague with you and your family! My husband used to have business at Wallops Island nearby and I would go along with him and enjoy the area while he worked. The beach there is a wonderful one that is so private as you have said. I have many conch shells from that lovely place. I know your grands will always remember the great times there with you and Opa.
Your grandgirls are just adorable. How wonderful to vacation with them and to make all these memories together. And what a lovely paradise you visited. So beautiful and peaceful. The perfect place to be.
Hello Martha Ellen, I am not sure if my response to your comment went through by email. So I am putting it here too.
Thank you so much for such a sweet comment. Chincoteague has changed over the years. It's becoming more of a resort island now it seems. Miss seeing some of the homes that have been replaced by hotels, but I remember going places with mom and dad and hearing them say the same thing. Time changes a lot of things.
We didn't find any conch shells on Assateague but maybe next time I will. Is there any special time to find those? Early morning?
Wallops Island is where we want to visit and tour the launch facility. We rode by the fence and of course the grand girls got excited about seeing a few rockets from the road. We look forward to going again in the fall of the year. π
Thank you Miss Merry, those girls keep us on the move and that is a good thing. Paradise is a good word for Chincoteague Island. Thank you for visiting.
That look like a great trip with your grandchildren….love to see …happy weekend enjoy love from me and Leaf πππΎπ
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