As Our Beach Paths Cross
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My high school friend Miyuki came to visit (!) so I had a blast showing her around the island on bikes, gabbing and giggling about old times. We hadn’t seen each other in probably 15 years so I wanted the whole day to be an adventure. So, of course, we had to start the day by getting to the beach…. at dawn…. with our lighted caps.
This was her first big find of the morning… a perfect ALPHABET CONE!
The she picked up a beautiful CALICO SCALLOP and said “This is my favorite shell of the trip because it seems sooooo Sanibel”. Awwww, so sweet, huh?
Miyuki has always been a photographer. In all of the years I’ve known her, she has always had a camera in her hand so I was so happy to see she hasn’t changed one bit. She always tries to capture beautiful moments in time.
I caught her switching from her 35 millimeter to her iPhone to share the moment immediately with her family back in Virginia. Don’t you love technology these days?
You know how it is after you get home from a trip. Everything is crazy trying to catch up with life and family. So I haven’t received any of her photos yet of this sunrise and her shell collection (I’ll add a link when I get them) ….. but this is my photo of those gorgeous sun beams shining through the clouds that morning…
I’m so thankful that our lives have crossed the same path again…
As adults, we get in the groove of our own lives and don’t often get to see our oldest friends. It’s always a treat to take a step back and remember our young selves and how many laughs we shared.
Glad you got to meet her! Take a look at some of Miyuki’s work at MiyukisPhotography.com.
I can see why your friend felt that scallop was a perfect reflection of Sanibel. That shell captured the sunrise!
My closest friend and I grew up taking family vacations together at Ft. Myers Beach and always a trip over to Sanibel. With the recent loss of my husband we decided to make a trip in 2010 to Sanibel and our 2nd trip was last year with a 3rd planned this year. Yes it brings back so many memories – thank you for sharing. It’s special to have someone in your life from back when to share things with.
Totally agree! My best friend from middle school comes with her two daughters to sleep over for the weekend all the time! We just took a trip tp Sanibel last August (her first time to Sanibel) and it was a trip of a lifetime for us and her two girls! We will be coming back this summer! Sherri from MN
Linda from SW Michigan said it perfectly, the golden rays on the scallop and the golden rays of the sunrise are indeed a reflection of one another!
When I was there in December I told my husband that the calico scallops shells that have both pink and gold on them are like Sanibel sunsets. Sanibel is such a beautiful place!
I also love that Scallop shell. What a beautiful shell. The colors are incredible. The scallops and tellins are my favorite bivalves because of the beautiful coloration and patterns. I am definitely a gastropod fan the Olives and Cowries are probably my favorite shells. The smooth almost polished look to them is just incredible. Thank you Mrs. Rambo for the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful shells and sunsets that you capture with your camera. You are definitely a blessing to those of us who don’t get to the ocean as often as we would like.
Gorgeous photos and it looks like it was a great visit. I bet you don’t go 15 years without seeing each other again!
Life is too short not to treasure those moments! Sun, sky, sea, friends, and family.
Best of Times
Old friends are the best!
I was down on the lighthouse beach myself at sunrise this morning with my oldest friend (we’ve been friends for 35 of our 43 years)… found a perfect alphabet cone and a beautiful whelk, along with some other great shells! What a wonderful place to be today… home is getting cold snowy weather!
I bet the two of you were double trouble:) Nice alphabet cone. Perfect shell to start the day!
“Every day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons” Boy, did you!
BTW, I’m conducting an experiment to see if It is humanly possible to wear out a link with repeated clicking: January 12th. It makes me weep and want to run away from this vile Northern winter and whatever attempts to keep me away from the Lighthouse beach.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Robin, the sad and frozen
Good friends are the ones we don’t see for a while, but can pick up right where we left off! Nothing beats good friends — and even better when we can share fun, memorable experiences with them!!! Add shelling to the mix and life is PERFECT!
Your photo with the sunbeams breaking through the clouds is stunning. The colors are beautiful. Doesn’t get much better than that!
That photo was one of my faves.. What setting did you use! Love it!! And taht scallop was just perfect!!!
I love those beautiful sun rays! Looks like THE place to be! Enjoy your weekend! ♥
There is nothing better than getting together with good friends. I’m glad you had such a good time!
It was great seeing you and Miyuki at the opening of Il Cielo on Sanibel. What fun it was and I can’t rave enough about the outstanding service and edible delicacies. It is sure to be a hit on Sanibel.