Back At Grand Isle, LA

We changed our destination and ended up back at the Grand Isle State Park. Yesterday was investigation of the park, trails, and beach. Phil went to the beach and I followed...

He climbed the sand dune to get to the beach. The dunes were recreated after Katrina wiped out the existing ones. It is interesting how they are done. Post are driven into the ground and snow fencing is placed between the post to hold back the sand. Between the fencing they plant the native grasses to hold the sand in place...

There was a group of school children cleaning up the trash that had washed ashore. Phil stopped and told them they were doing a great job. Then walked down the shoreline and watched the dolphins that were feeding and playing around the jettys...

After he came back I took off on the trike to the observation tower with the long fishing pier. It is the same pier that I took the picture of Phil and Jim walking.

From that pier I was able to get a few good photos of the dolphins.

When one leaped close to the pier I was lucky enough to have the camera ready... the shot of a lifetime. I really think he was looking at me standing on the pier. What a trip!...

Once again I noticed that we have one of the best campsites. We are in the middle of the camp but on the door side we cannot see other campers as we have a natural plant area with trees and shrubs. Nice.

 We were told by the Park Ranger that no bicycles were allowed on the beach but then the Park Manager stopped by and told us that we could take the bike to the beach if we wanted to. So Phil tried a bit of surf fishing. Didn't catch anything to brag about. When we leave this area we will have to wash the salt and sand off the bike and most likely everything else.

I will close this now as it is dusk and time to put everything away for the night.

May Angel wings caress you,... Mickie