Nice little vacation to the beach.

We just went to Rehoboth, Delware for a nicle little 4 night vacation. Because it is so close to where we live, 2.5 hours, we could further maximize our Monday and Friday there. This is my 3rd time going the Deleware beach. We went 2 years ago to the same hotel, and prior to that 8 years ago to Bethany Beach. This year we went with my inlaws like 2 years ago.

We had a blast. I love the beach. Granted, I used to have more fun as a kid body boarding/boggie bording, but I still enjoy walking and wading in the ocean, but now with Nathan, he brings a new type of exitement. In a few years he will probably want to go further into the water, but for now, he is getting warmed up to the idea.

Nathan loved the sand. He would dig and make sandcastles/lagoons all day if you let him. One of the best parts of the trip was the walks on the boardwalk and taking Nathn on a bunch of kiddie rides. He rode the classic boat ride, motorcycle/car (with the annoying buzzer horn), the rocket, helicopter, mini ferris wheel, and swing. He also was daring enough to try a fast car ride that goes up and down in a circle. I went on it with him. It was definately an older child to adult ride, but he loved it. I liked it too.

Another great part of any trip is the food. We ate at Grotto's Pizza, and Nicola's 2 times a piece. It't hard to top Grotto's. It is a very good pie. Nicola's is an awesome mom and pop (literally) run Itailian restaurant. There was usually an hour wait there. My momma inlaw says that they make the best Ziti she has ever had. I have to admit, they give Grotto's a run for the money on the pizza category. Plus its hard to touch their Nicabolis. I consider Nicola's the Pappy's of Rehoboth. The food the very reasonably priced, including the bear, plus it is made from scratch and is delicious. The wife owner, Joan, who is 64, is always keeping the place in line, and stops after dinner to see how the food was. She is great, and is in semi retirement only working 5 day a week shift. Also, they have Yeugling on tap. The cost of the first mug of beer is $225, and all refill mugs are just $1.00 more. It is the same price as two years ago. This place is definately in my top 20 on places to eat for atmosphere, food, and price. I love it. There is also a train constantly running on a train track above the tables the entire time. Nathan loved watching it go by.

Weather wise, we had a really hot day for our first. The second day was overcast, but still warm. So we could go to the beach that day too. We tried going to see fireworks at Bethany Beach July 4th, but mother nature put on her own fireworks, and the show was called off. We had a rain morning on our last full day there. So we did what all other beachgoers do, hit the outlets. Donna Lou would do anything to go shopping. She walked 2 miles to get from one shopping center to the other. Amy and I had a nice walk on the beach. The weather was really comfortable. Ofcourse the day we left was the best day of all. Clear, and comfortable. A high in the mid 70s and no humidity. Fortunately, we stayed after we checked out of the hotel and got some Grotto's for lunch. We also walked the boardwalk, and did not leave the beach until 2pm.

It was a great time. I could go back there anytime.