Walking At The Beach

This past weekend I participated in the annual beach cleanup and had a wonderful time doing something for the environment while getting more acquainted with other like minded participants.
It was a sunny and clear day from the get go and not too hot (mid 70's with a gentle breeze). Upon starting I ran into someone who recognized me from a church I attended 12 years ago. It sure made the 3 hours at the beach go faster as he was also there for the beach cleaup. I later met other members of his church as he invited me to a picnic the church was hosting.
In the 3 hours I must have picked up 10 lbs of trash and walked a few miles at my favorite beach and all for a good cause, dang I even made several new friends! I consider walking at the beach therapeutic and always good exercise; I have probably logged several hundred miles (maybe even a thousand!) at this particular beach.
I consider this my beach and let others use it!