live by the sea

I took this picture six months ago on a moody day in Ayr. Today the sky was clear blue, the sun was bright and a light breeze kept the temperature in my comfort zone.

I took loads of pictures…and they were all dire! I need to start carrying my camera rather than rely on my iPhone (can’t see the screen in bright sunlight).

Best was stepping out of my car and taking a lungful of “sea air” (salt & sea weed!): no camera can capture that!

I do like to be beside the sea! I decided to take a chance on a grim day and drove the 30 miles to the sea, where I was rewarded by sun & blue skies (as you can see).

I felt very English: walking the promenade eating chips from the Fish & Chip Shop of the Year (not sure which year), followed by a cream tea. I drew the line at a “Kiss me quick” hat!

Best was sitting at the water’s edge, watching & listening to the waves as they lapped at my feet: the essence of tranquillity.

I grew up in a coastal town but never appreciated the sea until I moved to London (no sea, no stars: there were compensations though!). Then I lived in an old (converted) harbour building and woke to the sound of the sea.

Now I live next to a canal…which was converted to a railway line 120 years ago! Someday I’ll be back by the sea: for now, I’ll just have to visit more often.