Little Talbot Island

HER: Today, I had the pleasure to accompany Sebastian on a Field trip off to Little Talbot Island.

I am glad I was able to take the day off and enjoy the beautiful day with Sebastian and his energetic classmates.

We rode the school bus with most of the children, the teachers and a few parents. I was very impressed with the punctuality of the event. - We were on the road at 9:00 sharp!

The bus started off on San Jose Blvd. With my arm around Sebastian, we sat back and enjoyed the ride. We looked out the window and I was surprise it was the same road I take to work everyday. For a second, I wouldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. Have I been in that much of a rush to get to work and back home everyday for the last year and a half? Was it the morning traffic that have made me take what was around me for granted?

If you read this, I suggest you try to drive the same way you always do for work and check what is around you. I have made myself knowledgeable of these breath taking spots all around Jacksonville, most of them involve beautiful views to the St. John River, and interesting architecture. Now that I have seen, I wonder if next time I am on my way to the job site I will take my time to enjoy the drive.

An hour and some later, we finally arrived. We were welcomed by a park ranger that was thoughtful enough to do a small stretching activity with the kids before she started talking about Sea turtles and turtles in general. (Sebastian didn't hesitate for a second before he raised his hand and commented that what she was referring as turtle were actually called "Tortoise".)

As she explained the beach protected sea turtles and making her point clearly to the children, "If anyone steps on one of the nest, you go to jail". Everyone had a stunned look; the tone of voice this middle aged lady had used had left all the kids silent and speechless. - All I could think about then as I was wearing a gigantic smile was nothing but to wished I had a surf board with me.

Lunch went nice and smoothly. All the kids sharing what was inside their lunch boxes and carrying on conversation about what the park ranger had said. It was cute. 15 minutes later, off to the beach we were.

It was so nice to meet the parents of some of Sebastian's classmates. Exchanging phones, talking about play dates and Kindergarten options.

Distracted, almost immediately by an instance of visual perception.. "I caught sight of the ocean" Ah... the beautiful ocean.. The sun shining strong above it. Reflecting on the water as if there were millions of sparkling jewels allowed me to daydream of what this summer may bring, where would Frank and I go, what adventures we would get into; would we go snorkeling?, would I have the time to take a scuba class?...

It was such a gorgeous day, almost perfect. Very sunny but a very enjoyable sea breeze was rising over. I stood up and decided to help dig a whole in the sand. Sebastian and 4 other kids had been digging successfully but needed some help.

A group picture followed by snack time and we were on our way back to the JCA.