Edisto Beach 2013 - Part 2

We normally take a day trip from the island, however, we did not do that on this trip.  We ended up trying something new instead:  fishing. 

We got Mercer a little pole & reel, a net, some bait, etc.  There were a number of fresh water lakes near where we were staying.  There were fish in these lakes -- we could see them swimming below the surface of the water and sometimes even jumping out of the water.  We did not catch a thing, however.  The only fresh bait that we could purchase on the island was shrimp.  The bait shops were more accustomed to selling bait to people who were interested in fishing in the ocean or the brackish rivers.... not the freshwater lakes inland. 








It was pretty hopeless, but we still gave it a shot.  (This was on Day 3) It was fun for Mercer for a little while.  At least Mercer enjoyed catching the small minnows at the edge of the lake.  Isabella was content enough to chill out in a tent in the shade.  We thought we would try another spot another day. 

On Day 4, we went to a unique spot we had been before, but love to visit:  Botany Bay.  We spent more time on the beach this time out than we have in the past. 

The tide was low, so we were able to check out the other side of the beach.  The thing that's so cool about this place:  it is 100% natural.  No one has dredged the shoreline to make it pristine.  It's just so different. 

Mercer basically explored the area like a playground -- climbing over the fallen logs... hanging from the tree limbs... playing hide and seek... lining up the shells that have washed up on the shore. 

We took a picnic lunch to the beach.  Isabella got to join us and eat her lunch in this unique setting too. 

Next time, we'll bring bathing suits and towels so we can play in the water and spend more time there.   

Here are some more photos we took from the beach and marsh of this beautiful wildlife management area.