Day 7 - Green Lazers and New Adventures

If there is one item at the beach this year that is quite popular it has to be the "green lazer pointer".  You cannot walk anywhere in the evening without seeing a green dot appear on the ground or the building.  They have a pretty impressive range as Jake can put a green dot on a building a mile away!

This morning Jake and I participated in a fishing derby at the Apache Peir.  It was sponsored by Jen's conference so we ventured into new territory.....peir fishing.  We got our poles and bait and headed out to a spot on the pier.  Casting was definately harder than usual and so was reeling it in.  We did manage to catch two things.  A small fish and the peir!  At one point there was a small shark showing itself for a little free breakfast but it then disappeared.  We gave it a try and it was really fun to do.  Add that to our list of new things done while on vacation.

High tide came in late this morning and we found ourselves on waters edge for the early afternoon.  However, the waves began to pick up with alot of intensity and frequency.  Jill made us a variety of "sand" beverages and snacks while Jake began his hunt for shark's teeth.  Jordan enjoyed the sounds of the surf while she continued with her summer reading of "October Skies".

Lunch on the Balcony

 In the early afternoon, the skies turned grey and the waves were really rolling.  Jake and I jumped in and then the sky opened up with a summer rain.  It made the water feel like bathtub temperatures!!  At one point we thought we were getting hit with hail.  The beach became engulf in a huge storm.  Umbrellas got folded up and people vacated.  The girls were at the pool as the rain picked up.  Jake and I started in from the beach but already being wet, didn't seem to matter.  From the balcony we watched as we sat in the eye of an afteroon thunderstorm.

Zip Line Tower

For dinner we met Bonnie, Neil, Emily and Erin at Key West Grill.  While there Jill and Jake tried feeding the parrot a cracker but learned they weren't supposed to!  During dinner where we learned Jake's hamburger was "heavenly", the weather cleared and we were able to stroll around Broadway at the Beach.  Jordan and Jen visited the "Bodies Revealed" exhibit which they both found to be very good.  Jill and Jake hit the bungy bounce and game arcade.  The goal though tonight was something new....the Zip Line.

A little apprehensive at first, Jake and I purchased Zip Line tickets were we climbed a 3 story structure in a rapelling harness while tethered to a track.  Once at the top you were now facing the lake at the middle of Broadway at the Beach.  "Step forward, sit down, drop and go!!"  Jake went zipping across into the night and then I.  I have to admit....I was a little nervous.  Not so much of the line, but dropping into a four foot deep lake from 30 feet..if the harness were to go.  But that never happened and it was quite a fun ride back and forth.   After that the package included traversing this massive rope course where once again you are tethered to the structure.  But it did challenge your fear of heights!!!

The girls in the meantime got some great photo shots of different cutouts and a visit to the candy store! Considering the rain, it turned out to be another fun night at the beach!!   Tomorrow is our last full day (Friday) I am sure we will continue seeking out some new things to do.   Who knows maybe we will even see what Zaxby's is all about!!!   Ha!