the ocean stirs the heart,
inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul
Robert Wyland
It's been too long a time since I've visited my favorite beaches on the Gulf of Mexico side of Florida. This is my area.
The sun, sand and Gulf breezes always help me change my perspective and improve my outlook on life. Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea are free. It would be wonderful if my family doctor could write a prescription for this tonic.
Siesta Key
I think of sand dunes and salty air. 🎶 I hear the sand pipers and sea gulls calling out to one another as the warm clear water washes over my feet.
Holmes Beach
when anxious, uneasy and bad thoughts come,
I go to the sea,
and the sea drowns them out with its great wide sounds,
cleanses me with its noise,
and imposes a rhythm upon everything in me
that is bewildered and confused
Rainer Maria RilkeSiesta Key
Golden sunsets and the lull of the tide are the call for another end to the day.
Holmes Beach
for whatever we lose (like a you or a me),
it’s always our self we find in the sea
E. E. CummingsLido Beach
I am currently pretending I am there and singing Billy Joel's song — Florida New York State of Mind. I think it's time for another visit .
Beach. YES!
😄😇😄
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I knew you'd visit.....if I built it, they'll come....that's the way of the waves....nothing beats that sound of waves crashing the shoreline....it silences all the other noise. There is only one sound that would be better - a trumpet.
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Yes! I keep on straining my ears for that sound! ;)
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Love the Rilke quote because it describes what the sea does for me - that sunset photo makes me want to have a wine glass in hand and stand there in the sand until the sun goes down. Beautiful
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You're making me homesick! I grew up in Daytona Beach.
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haha....I aim to please :)
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I love the beach. That is why I moved 3000km south so I could be on the beach every day and not shovelling the white stuff! I used to get cabin fever so bad because I was shut in with bad weather too long...
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How long did it take you to acclimatize and get used to living in a foreign country?
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thanks
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Thank you. I see you are new and I am sure eager to succeed.
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wow this is nice
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Thank you very much!
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Can you help me to understand more
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I've never been much of a beach person, but you sure make it look good! Granted pretty much any warm photo with sunshine and blue skies looks nice at the moment! The sunset is particularly nice, with the color variation and the reeds in the foreground.
The kite surfer reminds me of Tarifa, Spain, wher the Strait of Gibraltar is at its skinniest. The strange currents and insane winds make it a kite-surfer hot spot.
Nice photos :-)
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I really miss this place.....it would be so nice to visit again soon. But....$$$ You know how it is.
I love watching the kite surfers. It's pretty relaxing plus a good photo op :)
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envious...but today there was the sun in Vancouver
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Oh I'm glad to hear that!! It's been so rainy there.
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Lovely pictures, but that sunset... wow!
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Oh ya.....Holmes Beach. The best sunsets and different every night. I could have posted a dozen of amazing ones but I think I like this one the best. I remember it.
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the weather looks hot there
btw great shots
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Thank you. The weather is hot there, yes.
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Ooooo. Lovely. Take me with you!
I love walking by the sea here but it's freezing at the moment. I love the look of that sunshine!
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Me too re the sunshine. Soon. You'll be able to walk along your sea.
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I love this post about Billy Joel music. Keep writing about music. Photos are awesome. you are awesome. please upvote and follow me.
hehehehehe of course that was a joke post. I'm just getting you ready for our PARTYYYY. as soon as you get a post like that - pleeeeeeeease message me right away. I'll go out and buy the streamers :)
in less than a month i will be thereeeeeeeeee! we are going on a cruise and then staying with my aunt in Naples for a few days! :) I'm no photographer - but i will take a picture just for you my friend!
and New York state of mind is probably my favorite B. Joel song and it will be in my head all night now! (I'm a former east coast gal!)
your photos have me excited for our vacation!!!!!
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You are a brat. !!! Okay I'll upvote and follow you on one condition. That you find the missing squirrel. :)
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but but but..... that would mean i would actually have to read the post. i would much rather that you pity me and give me 100% votes on every post and comment.... just because i asked you?
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Lido looks really nice. The best beach I visited in Florida is Pensacola. Very clean white sand beach , soft sand too !
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The gulf side of Florida is my favorite because it's more laid back than the Atlantic side, in my opinion.
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Not long! LOL in some ways we are still adjusting and in other ways, it felt like home almost immediately!
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That's amazing. Not too difficult a move for you then. Enjoy the beach for me :)
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I do enjoy the beach every day. The logistics of moving a family down can be a bit intimidating, but we treated it as a family once in a life time adventure!
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You did what most people only dream of doing. I'm very glad you are happy there.
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I am a firm believer in making your dreams a reality. Carpe diem. Seize the Day! Take those dreams that are on the back burner and run with them. You won't regret it!
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wow, so beautiful places!!! I've never visited Florida, but I have to add it on my wish list :D
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One day you must go....it's quite beautiful especially on Anna Maria Island.
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Looks lovely, would love to be near a beach !
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I know, me too!
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Love that shot of the Siesta Key, with the guy walking in from the right it works perfectly! Maybe I'll see if the NHS here in the UK will fork out for a dose of Gulf breeze on prescription, odds are slim though!
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Oh thank you @skieandsports. I was happy that I set that one up correctly. I like it because of the colorful apartments and having him there was perfect timing.
Let me know what your doctor has to say about a prescription :)
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Hope you get there soon!!!! Its better than....
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looks like our yard.....:)
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a wonderful view.
and looking at the sea really should be like a meditation. the colors are so peaceful :)
Enjoy this environment, my good friend. kiss
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Yes, the colors are amazing there. Ah. Do I put my dog in a kennel while I go away or not go because I worry about her. She doesn't travel well so I can't take her with me plus dogs aren't allowed on the beach.
I could always go alone and leave the mister at home with the dog. hehe....
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Nice and interesting photos, very exciting if you can visit this beach. In Aceh also has a good beach and interesting scenery, hopefully you can visit Aceh. Regards
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Thanks for stopping by to look at my photos @zikmaulana. I'm sure Aceh is a beautiful place to visit. Who knows. One day. :)
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Great Post!
I too am in a Florida state of mind.
I just came back to NY a couple weeks ago.
The sunsets on the west coast of Florida are much better and this picture shows it. Thanks for sharing the sunshine & Steem On :)
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Everything is better in person.....so true. The sunsets have to be experienced with all the senses, not just the eyes, although the photo is pretty. I totally agree!
Where in Florida did you visit?
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The colur of sand is amazing!
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It was so powdery too.
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