Shore life

 

One of the many great things about the web is the ability to put local newspapers online so that when you're out of town you can keep up with all that you're missing at home! To that end I read our paper every day. And, of course the continual surprise is that the same things that are going on at home, are going on here! At least in the summer.

Here, for instance, is their local Hereford lighthouse where they have tours, a museum, a gift shop and lovely gardens and surroundings. Every year we come and walk around it and enjoy the atmosphere of a working lighthouse, just like two of our three ones at home. The whole summer tourism "industry" is still in full swing right now as the last weeks before schools open and the weather changes in mid-September come soon.

Here is a view taken from the seawall that protects an area of one small town built right up to the ocean. The view is similar to many lake views we have, but we don't seem to have the need for so many protections, as we have no real tides to speak of nor the storms and water damage that can come in.

Erosion, however, is common all along the Lake Erie shoreline, especially difficult for property owners.

But, there are some very nice differences to enjoy: Jersey tomatoes and corn, white sand, an outstanding 12-mile county walking trail, and very warm days/cool nights.