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Back on my island. Was looking for the gray man, but it was too sunny out.
A very special find today while I was working on the beach. I feel like most of you do not know what the significance of this shell is (I know one of you might). This is the rare “Pawleys Island Shell” aka Imperial Venus Clam.
Like many things in Pawleys, this shell has a local legend attached to it. It’s rare to find and many people come to the island in search of these. Local jewelry and art is made in its likeness. Legend says you can only find these shells on Pawleys Island, and if you do, you’ll be blessed.
Growing up, my mom and grandpa was (and still is) an avid shell collector. I haven’t posted about that on here before. Many days of my life have been spent combing the beach for shells with them. They educated me on the many species that line the South Carolina coast. Often opening the big scientific shell book. Matching what we found at the end of the day to names in the book. We have years worth of conchs, whelks, augers, letters olives - the SC state shell, and more than I could ever count.
One shell that never made the collection was the rare Imperial Venus. Today I was the lucky one who got to find one. It was a really exciting moment as I was not necessarily looking for shells today. I guess home wanted to give me a Christmas Present. I am now one of the ones who has a Pawleys Island Shell.
Beautiful scallop shells I picked up on my walk earlier.
Another day of beautiful exploration along the North Inlet region in Georgetown county. A 6 mile round trip to the southern-most tip starting in South DeBordieu Beach.
A White Winter Hymnal kind of day.
A break from snowy mountain posts to appreciate early spring along the Lowcountry Coast.
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Found this old pic from many many moons ago.
I love an Egret and a swamp :)
Who knows how many sunsets have graced my walks across this marsh over the years. I love this time of year when the marsh marigolds (I think that’s what they are) are in bloom.