Monday, January 24, 2011

MY WORLD ~ Time Out at the Seaside


On Sunday I played hooky for half an hour or so and drove down
to the beach after dropping off my sister at the airport.


It had been a hot day but there were not many people there.
An occasional boat sailed by, a lone head bobbed in the water
and I tucked my long dress up my knickers and my camera
under my shirt. and braved the warm waters up to my knees.

The water was as warm as a bath inside the sand bar and sheer
bliss swirling around my tootsies, my soul sang and troubles
miraculously faded away.


A group of people were flying ginormous kites like birds of prey,


while I just stood and admired the view to Glenelg and basked
in the wonder of the sea.



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23 comments:

  1. ohh la la! I could go for the nice warm water and weather right about now. and sun! I am having a serious sun deficiency! Yikes! that water looks awfully inviting! Fun post! love the first shot with the sailboat!

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  2. Yes, like Jill, I'm suffering from serious sun deficiency and your beautiful beach looks heavenly! Fortunately, your photos are the next best thing to being there! Hope your week is off to a great start, Arija!

    Sylvia

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  3. Oh wow...how beautiful..You would have a hard time getting me away from that beach...Michelle

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  4. so glad that you played hookie. I could feel the sea through your words and photos, so lovely.

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  5. Hallo Arija.

    Die Tage am Meer sind so schön, dass sie doppelt zählen.

    Gruss Hartmut

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  6. How delightful to "play hookey" and dip your toes in the sea. Haven't been salt water in a very long time.

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  7. Sounds and looks like a wonderful place to be.
    Ruth

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  8. In the thick of snow, the sight of a beach such as in your first photo is enchanting! I love this picture. It dispels my longing to see the beaches in my homeland.

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  9. Only half an hour? Maybe that is all it takes when there is such a beautiful sight. And warm water!

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  10. What a lovely, calming post after reading Jill's scary adventure with the lightening.

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  11. glad to hear that you tucked that skirt up and went in ...
    such a release !

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  12. it looks so lovely. And your shots are great. Soon I will se the Pasific too. But on another place. :)

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  13. I wish I could step into your lovely photos...I long for sun and colours! Thanks for sharing!


    My entry is here

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  14. Arija, so glad you were able to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet and revel in the joys of nature! As for my blogpost, you might peek again. I had some formatting problems which I have now fixed.

    As for the bully upstairs, he is still there and we are in the midst of negotiations with the courts. Thank you for your concern. Sending love your way today!

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  15. This looks especially glorious, sitting here in my snow-covered world.

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  16. The seaside sure is beautiful in summer! I wonder why the beaches were not crowded with people!

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  17. Arija, these are all just radiant and lovely and you have the sunshine which I am so desiring right now. We are in the midst of winter's coldest temperatures here in the states and in great need of the warmth of the sun. Thank you for these glorious images as always~

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  18. Looks like you are enjoying summer when much of the world is knee deep in winter. I can see why your soul was singing on these beautiful shores!

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  19. Lovely - you found serenity, peace and rejuvenation in the midst of normal beach activity. A gift for sure, to block out the world and be one with the sea.

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  20. Mmmmmm, looks refreshing for the soul. What a great way to soak up the day.

    xoxo

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  21. I watched the last bit of Oprah in Oz. Did you watch?

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  22. Oh to be there!

    I hate winters, I hate the cold and I miss the beach so much.

    Please enjoy for me!!!

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  23. Beautiful! I bet it was wonderful to wiggle your toes in the sand and warm water!

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