Continuing a peaceful morning walk up Beach Lane in Westhampton Beach, the Beach Lane Bridge approaches. It's fun to look down through the grate to the water lapping below. The bay waters see all manner of sail and motor craft passing under and through the drawbridge during summer season.
At other times, it's nice to stand at the rail and contemplate the simple beauty of nature and drink in the sweet fragrance of summer flowers and cool, salty breezes.
Over the bridge and across Dune Road, Rogers Beach Club beckons. Early in the morning, the parking lot is mostly empty, which makes it a nice, contemplative time to see what the night has wrought on the sand and dunes.
Speaking of which, it's best to avoid walking on the dunes. Over the years, they've grown high and thick with beach grasses, offering an imposing
barrier to erosion.After doffing shoes and leaving them at the bottom of the steps at Rogers Beach Club, that first step -- or jump! -- into the soft, fluffy sand feels soooo good on bare feet. Nothing like it, especially on a warm summer day, when it's like a cozy foot massage.
Now let's just walk and breathe. . . aaahhh, Westhampton Beach, nothing like it.
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