![]() ![]() We watched the clams dig into the sand over and over again. ![]() Gene explained that a little muscle, or foot, comes out of the opening and digs down. low waves would wash over them, and then they'd burrow back in. Oliver and I are walking alongside the shore, making our way to the rest of the family's vehicles that are parked at the shore. We could actually scoop aside just a few inches of sand and find clusters of the clams underneath. These clams wash in with the waves and burrow under the sand. I've seen the empty shells on beaches before, but this was the first time I saw them alive. Uncle Gene showed Oliver and me dozens and dozens (perhaps hundreds?) of conquina clams. Thankfully, we didn't see any, and I was able to relax as Oliver explored the shoreline. The tide was fairly low but moving in, and I was worried there could be jellyfish scattered over the sand alongside the seaweed that had washed ashore. Oliver was hesitant about the beach for only a few minutes. With a little maneuvering, it broke free, and she was able to pull up to the shore line with Grandma Jackie. ![]() When Andrew's cousin, Rachel, drove up, the minivan started to get stuck in the sand. At any rate, it is what it is, and people can drive right up to the shore. He said there are experts on both sides of the issue who argue that having open beaches is better or worse for the environment. Texas is one of the last remaining states with open beaches, which mean people can drive on the sand and park on the shore. Andrew's Uncle Gene told me Texas is one of the last states remaining with open beach laws, and legislation bills come up almost annually in On the other hand, driving on the sand and dunes can't be great for the habitat, either. Also, by having "open beach" laws, there's no need to destroy the dunes for parking lots. On the one hand, Andrew's cousin was able to drive right up to the shore so their grandmother could come, too. I wasn't sure how I felt about the cars on the beach. We had to hold Oliver's hand until we were right on top of the water because cars cruised by. Many were parked within twenty or thirty feet of the water's edge. When we reached the sand, I was surprised to discover vehicles parked up and down the beach. From the condo we rented (in the same complex as Andrew's aunt & uncle's beach condo), it's about a block and a half to the shore. Whitecap Beach is technically part of Corpus Christi, although it's over the causeway on North Padre Island, where we're staying. We're ready to set out to Whitecap Beach!After much anticipation on Oliver's part, we finally set out for Whitecap Beach this morning. He's also sporting his carrot-shaped bubble necklace that the Easter Bunny brought him this morning. Oliver was a good sport about wearing his cool shades. ![]()
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