Saturday, October 31, 2009

Beautiful Sunrise Over the Gulf of Mexico... and Dolphins!

So, I went to watch the sun rise over the Gulf of Mexico this morning.  I got there at 7 and walked about a mile up the channel and down the jetty to the middle of the ocean- literally.  I ended up staying until 9:30 because it was such a beautiful sight! 
First, there's the sun rising over the water.  Then the huge waves- which we had to dodge- one guy got knocked over.  There are all the birds diving into the water to feed, surfers, fishermen, huge sea turtles, jumping fish, and most importantly... dolphins.  Every time I go out I see dolphins playing - it's a little difficult to catch picture though  especially with an $89 point and shoot camera... they look so far away (they weren't too far), plus you have to be super-fast to catch them, but I got a few good videos today!  Then I went to a park on the bay and saw even more! 
It was a beautiful morning. Here are way too many pictures than you care about seeing of it. Thank God for the beautiful world he has given us to live in!











And since I don't know how to insert a video, here's a link, click here (this is actually a good shot of the dolphins- I promise!).
Ignore me talking, it was a little scary trying to avoid the powerful waves.  Also, seasickness warning- it might happen to you when you watch. 
PLUS, I just discovered another friend was watching the sunrise on a beach this morning and got engaged! 

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