Almond Beach and De Champs

After the passing of tropical storm, Ernesto, we are back in the black sand of Almond Beach. Clear Skies :)   

The kids decided that before we went up to De Champs (the hotel/restaurant at the top of the "hill") for brunch they first wanted to play at the beach and dig a homemade tide pool.

At the top of the hill...

Some of the decor:

 

 We went to De Champs for a Saturday birthday brunch for my friend, Chris McGilvery.

Toasting the birthday boy

The kids had the best seats in the house... IMHO

 

My Calamari Frito salad (Fried calamari)

 Megan took the camera for a stroll around the grounds...

The view from the kids' table

Chocolate Chip pancakes!

She approves

 On our way back down the hill toward the school

 Part of our everyday walk home from the school...