Red Tide...

So... we get back, with visions of beach walking, and keeping the HH at the SPI beach park. We're down for a couple hours and discover the area is in the midst of a red tide. That's an algae in the water that kills fish and gets into the air around the "bloom"... causing irritation of the eyes and lungs. Especially a problem for folks with respiratory problems... yeah, like asthma.

We heard music coming from the beach last night, and walked the block or so to check it out. It is "Sand Castle Days" here on the island, including a sand castle building competition; last night was the party on the beach for the participants. We didn't get there in time to see the band, but we did get to see the sand sculptures - Nice! And get to experience what the red tide does to your eyes and lungs. Not fun.

We may have to re-evaluate our stay here on SPI. Where's the fun in being on the beach if you can't be on the beach?