Vacation Musings

Differences between the mid-Atlantic and the Pacific Northwest:

The Shore vs The Coast

Hills vs Mountains

Bikinis at the shore vs Sweatshirts at the coast

Trees vs Sagebrush (eastern half only)

The beaches are "groomed" every morning by truck with big rake attachment vs
The beaches are full of tree-sized driftwood and remains of campfires

The beaches are posted with long list of "Dont's" vs The beaches are sometimes posted with "In case of tidal wave, seek higher ground."

Must pay for badge to swim vs Free

Lifeguards vs No lifeguards

ice cream man at shore vs kites at coast