A place to hang loose

Wild horses. White beaches. Towering waves. Great location for relaxation during summer. The place that I visited was Assateague Island National Park, a barrier island located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. People were camping in trailers and hiking along salt marshes, coastal bays and maritime forests.

The 'wild' horses are actually descendants of domesticated horses that roamed freely on the island. I went on a horse 'hunt', armed with my camera, to the salt marshes. The only thing I saw related to a horse was its poo.

Ironically, a stallion showed up at the beach, grazing the sparse grasses. It was not impressive as I imagined it to be. The beast was short and strutted awkwardly since it was walking on sand. I had taken pictures of what I had come to see and I was satisfied.

Next, was Rehoboth beach in Delaware. While driving pass Ocean City, Maryland, the buildings reminded me of my days at Gold Coast, Australia. Beachside hotels, shops selling beach wares and souvenirs.

Upon arrival, there was a sea of people walking along the boardwalk. The beach was crowded with sun bathers and I managed to tan for one hour before going into the icy water. The waves were huge. You have to be constantly on your toes. I was caught off guard by one which dragged me along the seabed. I escaped with scratches on my body.

Assateague Island and Rehoboth Beach pictures.