I'm still here.

I enjoyed another day on this beach and returned to the visitors center to view their exhibits. I watched a video about the horses. It was interesting to learn that they are left complely wild and alone, except for a vaccine given to the mares to control the population. They have what is called a bloated stocky build, due to grazing more salt infused grasses. They drink twice the amount of fresh water than other horses. I took a drive down to Forest Nature Trail. I walked along this boardwalk trail hoping to see more horses, but saw a deer instead, and later on, a racoon, along the road. I managed a brisk walk to avoid the ravenous mosquitos. I stopped at a life savers rescue station, a historical exhibit of the life saving teams set in place to rescue stranded ship crews between 1870 and 1915. It was right after this time that the Coast Guard was established. I stayed at the beach for the rest of the afternoon, and was thankful for the overcast skies. At dusk, I was startled by noise, until I realized that at least 2 horses were running through the park, right past my rv. I managed to catch a glimpse as they stopped at the gateway to the beach to whay. It's mating season. I didnt get a chance to see the horses right on the beach, they tend to venture out onto the beach in summer, when the flies are extreme, and they want a break from being bitten. They will also swim in the ocean. I'll have to come back to see that. There were plenty of tracks to see this morning. It was a truly relaxing day, and there is something so soothing about going to sleep listening to the sounds of the sea. So far the predicted storms have stayed away.