Tangled
We return to hear the waves rolling onto the beach one after another connecting us like blood.
We were listening long before we came here, remembering wind spinning salt through interrupted sunlight.
This is a place where dreams return like fish tangled in seaweed.
Whatever sorrows come are folded into the sea, rinsed clean and kept- unbearable secrets.
-Marjory Heath Wentworth, SC Poet Laureate
Fall at the beach is a special time. The crowds have disappeared, the weather is cool, but the sun is warm enough for long walks. After a busy few weeks, it was nice to slow down and relax at Litchfield Beach for the weekend.
Waking up to this beautiful sunrise we bundled up Little Lovely and headed out for a brisk beach walk.
The wind was whipping so we moved inland to escape the chill.
Our plan for the morning was to visit Brookgreen Gardens, an expansive sculpture garden and natural preserve celebrating its 85th anniversary. Founded in 1931 by Archer and Anna Huntington Brookgreen has become a cultural center featuring the largest and most comprehensive collection of figurative sculpture in the country. The oppressive heat usually deters us from visiting during our summer beach week, but a lovely fall day was perfect for meandering through the grounds. Brookgreen will soon begin its Night of a Thousand Candles when the live oaks are strewn with twinkling lights and handlit candles shimmer nightly throughout the holiday season.
We also visited the zoo on site, and Eloise enjoyed seeing the animals from her cute stroller. 
We were all ready for a rest and with renewed energy we played on the beach in the afternoon sun. Little Lovely is certainly a beach baby and had so much fun running around and picking up seashells. 
Our day at the beach ended with a delicious dinner at local favorite, Frank’s Outback, which is especially cozy in the fall with fire pits and heaters providing warmth while you dine alfresco.
A relaxing weekend away – hope yours was too!
