a gallop on the beach

Although, for the most part, we had fantastic weather there were two days that the rain bucketed down for most of the day. The first day was the day of the big reunion dinner so plans weren't interrupted too much as we spent most of the day getting ready. The second rainy day was the day that we planned to go for a ride on the beach. It poured most of the day and we spent our time reading and playing cards. However, by the time we were to go to the stables the rain had stopped and the sky cleared. Because of the rain most of the people cancelled their ride so only three of us went out with the stable leader. We got to walk, trot and gallop on the beach and in the water as the tide went out and the sun was setting. It was great fun to be on a horse again. At the far end of the beach we encountered a massive jellyfish (about the size of a laundry basket) washed up on the beach. Although Ian and I were quite sore the next few days, it was well worth it.