A Quick Sign Of Life From South Carolina

Dear Readers,
My apologies. I had meant to post this past week, but...
I have been down in Surfside , South Carolina for a quick visit with my father and to do some cleaning and maintenance on the family's beach house after the summer rental season.

I am heading back to New York tomorrow and will resume blogging about Carroll Gardens on Monday.
Please check in then for news of the neighborhood.
Cheers, Katia

South Carolina Beach Report

The view from the porch this morning.

Still in South Carolina for a few more days. Despite the sun, it is still way too cold for March and the beach is deserted, except for the occasional jogger.
But no matter what the weather, the ocean is always magnificent.

A Few Days Away From Brooklyn

Hi Friends,
I am currently in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, to open my family's beach condo up after a long winter.
There is always plenty to do, but I will certainly find some time to relax and for long walks on the beach.
This was the view from my bedroom this morning. The sun is shining, but it is windy and unseasonably cool down here.

I'll post occasionally this week, so check in. And don't hesitate to send me your photos or news from Carroll Gardens.
In the meantime, I wish everyone happy holidays.
Cheers, Katia

Greeting From South Carolina

Saturday afternoon at Surfside Beach, South Carolina

The same stretch of beach (with surfers) this morning.   

Dear Readers,
A quick hello from Surfside Beach,  South Carolina. I am spending a few days on the beach to make some repairs and improvements to my my family's vacation home.
Luckily, the house  survived another hurricane season. Of course, as I am writing this, Hurricane Sandy is heading north to New York. On our drive down South yesterday, we felt the storm's effect. It rained most of the way through North Carolina and when we arrived at the beach, the ocean was churning and the tide higher than I had seen in a long time.

This morning however, all seems calm,  though the water is still lapping at the dunes.

Please keep me informed about what is happening in Brooklyn. Stay safe everyone and if you would like to share pictures, please send them my way.  I'll gladly post them.