My family's home is 3/4 of a mile from Coast Guard beach and I sooooo took it for granted when I was growing up there. I thought nothing of riding my horse on the beach and in the surf all the time. Former Secretary of Defense, Elliott Richardson's family estate was near by, also within the Nat'l Park, and was a popular place for me to ride. They had lots and lots of open - cedar tree dotted pasture that overlooked Nauset Marsh. One time Mr. Richardson caught me, and told me I was trespassing on private property... I was a smart little tart, and whipped back to him that "hmmmm, this wasn't private property it was the Cape Cod Nat'l Seashore Park, and my Dad paid his taxes, and therefore I had every right to be there (on the Nat'l Park) He called my Dad that night, and told him he needed to do something about me !!! My Dad just chuckled.Monday afternoon after taking Ansel on the mini tour down to Provincetown, Ansel was ready for an afternoon nap. So while he napped my sister and I decided to run down to the beach to cool off. It was sooo hot and the ocean water felt soooo good. It was probably 58-60 degrees. Amazing how that can seem refreshing but it was. I enjoyed watching these city kids run from the waves.
