June 25, 2008

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Mile 128 sits just north of the New Carissa, andher dismantling is clearly visible. It is very interesting to watch. She always seemed huge, but the barge holding the work crew dwarfs her. I was on the lookout for oil globules or slicks, but none seen. In one small section the surf left a somewhat milky residue on the sand. This was no wider than 100ft., then all was clear. The surfwas brown, as it has been all through Spring andinto Summer. The beach was exceptionally cleanof litter, and the high tide is gradually removingthe large clumps of beachgrass deposited over thewinter. So interesting to see large concentrations of finely crushed shells piled so densely that they make one think of Indian middens. A driftwood collector's Paradise! Dunes jagged by winter erosion. Beach grass clumps fallen to beach, much of which has been washed off the beach. Shells, small rocks and one ocean-based debris (nylon rope and orange plastic, both removed). Two sea lions swimming in the surf. Four Turkey Vultures flying above the beach. ATV traffic blessedly light, and Coast Guard air patrol very busy. A beautiful day on Mile 128.