This past Sunday, we met a friend at a lagoon. The weather couldn't have been nicer.

A lagoon is a natural occurring freshwater/salt lake caused by either a stream or river flowing towards the ocean. Because of coastal rock formations or specific eddy currents, sand will accumulate around the mouth of the river, forming a barrier that traps the freshwater. Large storm waves will break apart parts of the sand "spit" a few times a year, thus allowing ocean marine life to enter the lagoon. When the storm ceases, the ocean life will become trapped behind the sand.

We had intended to explore more of the beach, but became distracted by the huge amount of agates. If I remember right, agates are formed from a type of volcanic rock. They are amber and milky and will shine right out at you from the sand. (well, they shined out to Reed and Carl anyway, I kept missing them)

Finally Reed did some casting!

Because of all the action the rocks receive from the waves, both the ocean and lagoon side of the sand spit were covered with smooth rocks. You know how you can lay down on small rocks and somewhere on your body you feel a sharpness? Not with these rocks. Because of the sun overhead, it almost felt like I was getting a hot stone massage. At one point all four of all were laying/sitting in the rocks in the sun, just looking for agates. It was lovely.

The wind gradually picked up so we headed back to the dock. Carl jumped out at the dock to get his truck and boat trailer; while we waited North drove the boat in circles. Basil had jumped out with Carl, but then panicked because Reed and I were still on the boat and driving away. He jumped off the dock into the water and swam over to catch up. Reed had to fish him out of the water while trying not to run him over at the same time. Silly dog.