As enticing as the perfect moment in life, the sea calls out. I can do nothing else but, hail to the sirens call.
Oh, it was a most #BeautifulSunday, in the very best of ways. #BeautifulSunday is hosted by @Ace108. The pink of the sand is a charming shade of beautiful, unbeknown to many that it is actually a million pieces of coral shattered to tiny pieces, married into the sand. Close your eyes to those thoughts and just enjoy the beauty.
Macro shot of the sand so you can see what I mean. When viewing it from a greater distance, it just carries a complexion of loveliness. The weather is perfect and the Bermudian charm allows me to breathe deeply and enjoy, putting the rest of life on hold. For a moment or three.
And so, I have declared this a #SublimeSunday for sure, for sure. #SublimeSunday is hosted by @c0ff33a where you can use your random pictures to create a personally glorious day. Look around this world and develop your sense of appreciation for the joyful sights around you. Flowers in the woods, the laughter of children, the sound of the waves rolling in... and on and on... Here, take a flower.
This flower is dedicated to #MondayRed by @Kalemandra, who colors my world every single day. Oh, what thing of beauty lay in my midst? No added ingredients, I assure you. Have I told you how I have missed you? I am back, but, truly, my heart is still on vacation.
Le Sigh.
Horseshoe Beach can be whatever you want. When you first come in, it is crowded and would drive away even the most talkative person. Keep walking until you find a cove of your own. There is plenty of them to go around. Miles and miles. And so I do.
It looks like a few good memories are being made on such a perfectly beautiful day. I can see the rays of sunshine peeking out of their souls. Oh, yes.
It cannot possibly be Monday without a little dedication to #MonochromeMonday and @Old-Guy-Photos. He may be on vacation, but we all know his Monochrome isn't.
Just to get a little ahead, so I am not any more behind, I pulled out some trees for #TreeTuesday by @Old-Guy-Photos. I was on my way back home and this beauty jumped out at me as I was looking at the clock tower.
It was a most glorious vacation. I am back. Just barely. I took the long way home, so you will have to pardon my not making the rounds tonight, but rather, looking for my bed. I will be back in the morning, bright and shiny. Pinky swear! I encourage you to make a few good memories on such a perfectly beautiful day. Good night! And thank you for the most awesome support while I was gone! You are all the best! Mwah!
Flowers. There must always be flowers. And as always, we should always end in a flower. Savor the beauty in life. Always and forever.
Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Let's hold hands around the globe and make this earth really spin. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.
I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.
they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
warsan shire
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That is always great when you can find a little private area on a beach. Most ones down here you can’t do that. Just far too many people on the more popular ones. Which leads most of the locals going elsewhere. Unless they want the tourist trappings of chair and bike hourly rentals, shops and all the restaurants along the border walk.
Without those people there you would think that was from a remote island in the middle of nowhere! Those giant rocks add some amazing beauty and personality to the area.
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Actually, Bermuda is sort of a remote island in the middle of nowhere. :)
I do love the rock formations here though. And without those private coves, I wouldn't come near here! ;)
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I just want to know when you plan on getting your tanned butt back here. LOL. Actually I hope you had a wonderful vacation. From the looks of things how could you not have:)
Oh, Pryde!
You drive such a hard bargain! I got in late yesterday afternoon, and I am just getting it all together this morning. And by all together I mean that I am adjusting to the fact of not being on vacation anymore. Such a harsh life come up with somebody's got to do it.
It was a most wonderful time and the only thing I'm sorry about is it ended too quickly. Thank you so much for stopping by and I always appreciate your words.
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I find I am having a bit of a time getting back into the routine. Especially blogging! I have so much content and new ideas and I have no clue where to start!
Great pics as always! Especially the top catching the surf!
Yes, I totally get that! I don't have as much content as you because I was in the salt and sand and didn't like taking the camera all the time to see if I could get it wet.
I know you! You will pull out a great post! You always seem to!
Thank you so much for the visit. I know how busy you are!
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Welcome back Pinky swear and i think you would be Pinky all over from that beautiful sunshine you certainly do know how to pick the best spots. Well good to hear from you again and glad you had a great vacation and i do love the rocks the shapes are just awesome :)
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Always!
Oh, it was perfect sunshine, Angelo! @hangin
It was a place that I would escape to in my childhood. Warm all year, but, never too hot. The island is small and gets lots of ocean breezes. The island is only 1-2 miles across and 21 miles long. ;) But, for all of it's smallness, it packs a lot of beauty.
You have some of the most incredible beaches on earth over there and this is pretty awesome too! Thanks for stopping by! I missed you guys!
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Nice that you were able to escape to a place that reminded you of your childhood we all need to do that to remind us that it's not all work but enjoyment in our lives is just as important glad you had a great time and we all missed you to. Welcome home my friend :)
Thank you! You know it is so fun to be away and relax, but, unlike you, I didn't want to come home! LOL
But, of course, I am always glad to see you.
Yep i know that feeling but unfortunately we have no choice bills must be paid...lol :)
good to see you at long last, you have been away for a while.
Sam!! So good to see you! I have been away for weeks and I didn't intend on staying quite this long, but, work and vacation got mixed together, so it seemed longer.
It is good to see you all, but, I could go back in a New York minute, it was so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for your support and love while I was gone! It is always appreciated!
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You're back! You were missed. This post has something for everyone. I liked (the third photo down) the rock formation and private cove of this photo. I found myself looking at it several times. We went to Bermuda's Horseshoe Bay about 50 years ago on our honeymoon. Thanks for bringing back old memories for me.
That is so delightful!! My family used to go there because it was a short hop from New York and much warmer than New England! :)
The private coves are nice, aren't they? Do you think Bermuda has changed all that much or actually Horseshoe Bay? Were the sands pink like they are now? I don't remember them cashing in on that when I was growing up. :)
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I can't say I remember Horseshoe Bay specifically but the name sounds very familiar. We rented scooters all week and feel like we saw the entire island twice so I think we must have been there. The beaches were never crowded but that was 50 years ago. Bermuda is known for their pink sand but I was more interested in my husband's brown eyes to notice ;-)
That is funny because I never remembered Horseshoe Bay by name either for the longest time. It was a beautiful beach. I rented a scooter too, as this was the easiest way to get around. As the island is only 21 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide, I have no doubt you saw the entire island. The beaches still aren't crowded unless the cruise ships are in and even then, you can find a piece of paradise if you look.
Hehe.... why am I not surprised you didn't notice anything buy your husband's eyes? ;)
Oh yes, the cruise ship crowds. One night we decided to go to a night club that had scheduled a hypnotist. Four big ships were in port and the place was wall to wall people. It was a very crazy night with my new husband getting hypnotized for the entire show. I'll have to write about it sometime. Bottom line, I learned a lot about him that I didn't know before that night. Hypnotized = truth serum...be careful.
Oh, my!!! That is so funny AND I saw a hypnotist show when I was there... and declined to be. Hello? I know enough truths! LOL
You so need to write about it!
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What great beach photos. And what a beautiful beach. Welcome back!
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Thank you so much! I feel cheated! I must go back! LOL Oh, is there ever enough vacation? I think not! :) Thanks for stopping by!
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Beautiful shots! Oh to be on that beach! I would love to find my own little cove to enjoy, as well. I can only handle big crowds for so long, especially when I am supposed to be enjoying a vacation.
Perhaps next time just bring us along, then you won't have to come back. 😉 I would gladly bring snacks for the beach, haha!
Absolutely brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of that? It's a peace that draws me to this place. It's really crowded when you first get there but you work for about 1 minute and it's all over and you can have all the quiet you want. With you providing snacks for everybody oh, you're a shoo-in! Thank you for stopping by!
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Now go get your bags packed!
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The photos are so beautiful * ___ * They take me away from my dreary office~ Aaah, really nice post, @dswigle <3 Horseshoe beach, what a magical place :D And it does look really classy in monochrome :D !!!
Oh, thank you so much for your comment! :) It puts a smile on my face to think that it may have transformed you to a better place. Well, anyplace but the office works for me in the summer! Horseshoe Beach is in the shape of a horseshoe, I forgot to say that, but, the curvature of the shoreline was the reason for the name, I am sure.
I was surprised at the monochrome look, I don't usually do beach in it, but, I was happy with the results. Thank you for dropping by and I'd like to say I am happy to be back, because, of course, I'd be lying! LOL
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