You can hike to this lighthouse. It's huge to stand at the bottom and look up.
This is a color picture. The light was so intense that the camera took the color out.
Donna on the boardwalk.
Before WLS! Sitting on a sand dune. 305 pounds!
Looking South and East.
I started a post about 4 days ago, but had to save it until later. It isn't time sensitive, so it can keep for a bit longer.
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I am taking my first vacation in years tonight.
I have not been away overnight since before my surgery two years ago.
I am going to eat normal foods, while staying away from wheat and gluten products as much as possible. But, I probably won't be adding any protein to my diet, unless I take some bars with me. The motel has a fridge, so I can keep them in there.
I will also take some peanuts and cashews with me. I can buy diet ice tea (didn't it used to be called Iced?) or water to drink.
I don't think it would be a good idea to carry a big tub of protein powder with me.
I will eat lots of seafood, which is what you eat when you go to the shore.
I am going to the shore. It's an island complex called Chincoteague/Assateague. The Assateague area is the ocean island. Cincoteague is more of a bay area. There are wild ponies, very small deer, all kinds of other wildlife including the Geese who winter here.The islands are connected by a bridge. Assateague actually goes all the way up to Ocean City, MD. but, it is a very long walk along the sand bars. Maybe 120 miles?
I will try to walk as far as I can tomorrow. I will do this on the sand at the ocean, not on the bay. The bay area has a nature center and a 3 mile walking/driving trail and it is beautiful too, but you don't get to feel the power of the ocean.
During my walk, I will try to bring out all of the emotions inside of me, and hope to deal with them so I can move forward again. The area is fairly secluded, so I should be able to take something to eat with me and spend my time totally isolated.
I hope to be able to eat well, and feel good when I finish.
I wish I could take a whole week off, but I can't at this time.
Since I'll only be gone for two nights and one full day, I should be able to resume my normal schedule Sunday afternoon.
I am making all kinds of preparations that I didn't make before WLS and I hope I don't forget anything.
I will take my laptop with me so I can record my feelings and keep in touch with the virtual world.
