Restorative Beach Day

We are lucky to live only 30 miles from a number of beaches. Surrounded as we are by moorland, woodland and fells it is nice to escape to the sea, the sound & pull of the waves, soft sand underfoot, the feeling of freedom & of course ice cream.

I could sit and gaze at the ever changing landscape for hours :-)

This trip was extra special as it was Sebastian's first visit to the seaside - his wide eyed expression said so much as he took in the waves & endless sand, the feel of it on his feet and raking it with his fingers - he kept rubbing his feet through it & seemed to enjoy it!!

My Daughter true to her childhood roots was off crabbing as soon as we arrived, I was quite happy to sit with Sebastian and 'chat' pointing out new things in his ever expanding world.

The beach we chose for today's trip was Heysham, near Morcambe. A beach with a secret doorway...

Need some false tan on these pins....

Wearing these to death at the moment!

 We have crabs!!!

One very happy baby :-)

 One very happy dog :-)

 The easiest way to travel with a baby! He always plays with his feet when feeding - so cute.

 The end of a beautiful day and memories made.

Whenever I visit the beach, I wonder 'Would I like to live here?'
Which do you prefer - beach or mountains? 
XX

Around Here Lately......

A lovely new header photo of the beach from the house we stayed at in Wales.

Doing Pilates regularly - more to share soon :-)

Getting green fingered and putting together a new hanging basket after the last one didn't 

survive my trip to Portugal.....

Whilst I was at it - a new vintage ribbon for my wicker heart :-)

Cooking this courtesy of Claire at Just a little less, for friends that I last 

worked with 17 years ago - WOW! So tasty and simple. Sorry no picture - it just went!

Making capacious jugs of Pimm's - nearly gone too!

How are you enjoying this beautiful Summer?
XX

Chasing The Sun

I took a much needed mini break at a relatives in Portugal recently

with my Son and his girlfriend.

Time to replenish, get some sun and boost my Vitamin D levels (which are low), 

get a bit of a tan, feel the sand between my toes, hear the sound of the Atlantic, swim, read, eat healthily, peruse the markets, leave the world behind, have fun & laugh!

I think I did it! 

Left these two behind to enjoy another week!

 

My love of bright colours was evident when I looked down at the airport!!

Slowly catching up with my favourite blogs!
Sun, sea and sand, good for my soul.
What's good for your soul?
XX