“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
I like to walk on the beach any time of year and winter can be a great time to go beach walking. We've been stuck under a cloud of fog for about a week. Last week, as I was driving home from my classes at the college, I couldn't see more than two feet in front of me while driving because the fog was so thick.
Finally, the sun broke through yesterday while I was in yoga class. We were doing our last few "Ommms" to end the class and the place filled with light! My husband and I went outside after the class and he said, "This is a day we should not miss! Let's go to Discovery Park."
We had a bite to eat at the huge grocery store near the yoga studio. They have an outstanding salad bar. Then we headed out to Discovery Park in Seattle. One thing I absolutely love about living in Seattle is the fact that we are in a city, yet it often feels like we are in some remote location on an island somewhere when we go to the parks in the area. The truth is, all the photos in this blog post were taken in Seattle!
The sun was high and the fog was finally gone. It seemed like all Seattleites were finally breaking free from their cocoons they had been in. People were wandering around along the seaside just staring at the mountains, ocean, and beach in awe.
I walked slowly along the shore, soaking in the sun. I listened to the waves roll in. They were big round rolls that didn't break until they got to the shore. A flock of seagulls squawked above my head and I could see both the sun and the moon at the same time.
The weather in Seattle is mild. We usually get quite a bit of rain in the winter, but often only have about a week or so of snow each winter. The weather was around 45 degrees for our walk. We were happy to finally see the sun again and we were particularly happy to be beach walking in winter!
Do you like to go to the beach? Where do you like to go? Have you ever been beach walking in winter?
Beautiful photos! Your walk along the beach sounds lovely. I'm on the East Coast, so when I go to the beach, it's the Atlantic Ocean that I see. The latest I've been is October, and I enjoyed the milder weather and smaller crowds.
ReplyDeleteYes, the beach off-season is often so peaceful and feels untouched and there are different sights and sounds in different seasons. Glad you got to visit the beach in October!
DeleteI LOVE the beach. We go to Cape San Blas, FLA every winter. I have never been to the beach in the wintertime. I shall add this to my bucket list :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time in Florida! Lots of beaches to explore in the winter there I'm sure!!!
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DeleteI'm just south of you in Portland, so naturally I'm partial to the Oregon Coast. You are right that the Pacific Northwest coast is beautiful, especially because it's never really crowded. Beach walking at its best. However, I am drawn to the mountains, so I head up to Mt. Hood instead of the coast.
ReplyDeleteWow Galen! I didn't realize you were so close to me in Portland! I love the mountains too. That's the best part about the Pacific Northwest. We have the coast and we have beautiful mountains!
DeleteI get to the coast as much as I possibly can. I live in the Willamette Valley and heading over the coast range can be sketchy this time of year, but I try to get to the coast once a month rain or shine. Something about the ocean...it is just so restorative. Even if I just get out of the car for a minute it is nice to get the sea air.
ReplyDeleteMy pastor just got back from a vacation in Hawaii over the holidays and he said "when you go to Hawaii and you go to the beach it's so different! It's not like here in Oregon where you remind the kids to put their mittens back on after throwing the frisbee!" He got a good laugh but it's not too far from the truth!
Yes, Sandy, there is something about sea air that is so refreshing any time of year. The ocean just takes me to that place of freedom. It's so cleansing....I love what your pastor said. It's so true! I'm going to Hawaii in March. Looking forward to not wearing mittens for a change while on the beach.
DeleteOh how I miss the beach.
ReplyDeleteNow that I live in KY, we connect with nature by hiking in the woods, which is very beautiful in a different way.
And we try to step out and enjoy the sunset as often as possible.
Hi Girl with a New Life! I LOVE the name of your blog so much! Hiking in the woods can be just as pleasurable. I'm sure I'll have that inspiration here soon! So glad you take time to step out and enjoy sunsets...that's another one I need to do more often!
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