Things To Do Siesta Key 

With thanks to David and Lin Schneider  Odyssey Sea Glass

We all love walking on the beach!  It's an activity that appeals to folks of all ages.
      
When you walk on the beach, do you enjoy picking up things like shells, rocks, and driftwood? Most of us do! There are many delightul objects to be found on the seashore.

If you're like most people, you will take home some of these beachcombing finds, whether it's just a few steps to your home or a plane ride away.
One of the special finds on the beach is sea glass or beach glass.
      
What is sea glass?  Sea glass begins as, well....trash.  It was originally broken pieces of bottles or other glassware objects that have ended up on a beach, whether from a ship wrecked there during a storm, thrown there by beachgoers, or as household garbage.

Between the action of the waves and the exposure to sunlight and salt water, these glass shards are tumbled and worn to become rounded, softly-glowing, frosted objects of beauty.
 
For that reason, sea glass is also called gems of the sea or mermaid's tears.

Many people view collecting sea glass as their favorite hobby, and new enthusiasts are starting in each day to combine the walks on the beach with a "seaglass treaure hunt."

The beaches of Florida and its islands and keys make it a great place to begin your search for these hidden treasures. Happy hunting!

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