07-19-2012, 08:19 AM
You tell 'em Chuysmom! 
Years ago before we moved here, we were vacationing in Vacationland (logical, right?). To get to Champagne Pond we had to cut through a small field with a trail, about a 20-minute walk as I remember. We were respectful and greeted everyone we saw as we made our way through the neighborhood. Folks were friendly and reciprocated our greetings, no hassles.
That said, I wouldn't swim there now; last time I visited (about 6 years ago) it was a cesspool, albeit a beautiful one. It was a weekend and local folks--several big families--were camping; no problem except there are no public toilets. Well, people gotta do their business with or without. Tides ebb and flow. You get the picture. Couldn't get myself to jump in, and sadly haven't been back since. Rob's spot on, we truly loved that place to death. Kinda sad.
@intrepidscout: after reading these comments, you still wanna visit Champagne Pond?
Years ago before we moved here, we were vacationing in Vacationland (logical, right?). To get to Champagne Pond we had to cut through a small field with a trail, about a 20-minute walk as I remember. We were respectful and greeted everyone we saw as we made our way through the neighborhood. Folks were friendly and reciprocated our greetings, no hassles.
That said, I wouldn't swim there now; last time I visited (about 6 years ago) it was a cesspool, albeit a beautiful one. It was a weekend and local folks--several big families--were camping; no problem except there are no public toilets. Well, people gotta do their business with or without. Tides ebb and flow. You get the picture. Couldn't get myself to jump in, and sadly haven't been back since. Rob's spot on, we truly loved that place to death. Kinda sad.
@intrepidscout: after reading these comments, you still wanna visit Champagne Pond?
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius