Sand Hill Cove

Since being back the girls and I have taken advantage of the beach being so close and have gone to the beach a few times.  The kids are New Englanders at heart and were in the water even at 62 degrees (16C).  Fortunately the water warms up pretty quickly here and the water temperature at Sand Hill Cove must already be in the low 70's (21C).  Rhode Island beaches are wonderful with the white powdery sand and Sand Hill Cove is my favorite beach even if it is for young children and old people.  There are no waves (unless you are under 8 years old) and you can walk in the water and see clear to the bottom.  There is no undertow or riptides.  It is soft sand and calm waters perfect for relaxing and swimming.  While I still have to watch the kids they can actually go in the water and enjoy it and not be afraid of big waves.  I don't have to be in the water holding their hands to make sure they don't fall over.  It is easy and fun.  The kids have been having a blast playing in the water and biulding castles.  They cover themselves completely in sand and enjoy it.  I love being back near the ocean.  There is nothing like the smell of salt water air to say that we are home.  Here is a video of the kids enjoying the beach.