Playing at Columbus on an opposite shore

Had to, had to, had to get to the beach early, early morning Monday. Didn't have the day off despite it being Columbus day, but made it feel that way. Winter birds are in; Java Beach was hopping (oddly, the guy in front me was also leaving the country a month, too, in his case, Nepal) and there was also a seal on the sand taking a break. Always good to remember beauty.