catch and release

i just spent four days in southern california visiting a friend who lives in laguna beach.  we visited several of the nearby beaches. i had high hopes of beachcombing for all sorts of STILL blog worthy treasures. but at the entrance to every beach there are now signs that say the beach is a sensitive ecosystem, that no beachcombing is allowed, and the only item you can take away with you is sea glass. i totally admire this. so i used my open journal to lay out a few washed up strands of seaweed and kelp, snapped a quick photo, and then returned the items to their respective homes. everyone was happy.

kelp and seaweed

laguna beach, california

  • margie says:

    that is a really great way to conserve and still let us appreciate the beauty. thx

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  • Tracy says:

    Ahhh, miss Laguna terribly. I was raised not 10 miles from there. Had a painting shown in the Laguna Arts Festival when I was young. I see that beautiful textured sand sticking to your kelp in your photo. Good times and good food!
    Thank you for bringing back great memories.

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    • Hi Tracy, I understand your longing. I have traveled a lot, and found Laguna Beach to be one of the more beautiful places I have visited. The cost of entry is exorbitant, but the setting is unequaled. Lucky you to have grown up with a piece of paradise. That is certainly something to be grateful for!
      Mary Jo

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