I saw the windmill in your photograph and thought 'Yay, a fellow South African!'
Yes, I have to agree that a visit to some of our delightful nurseries is a calming and happy adventure.
Our problems do not seem to enter those gates!
The sea is my go to place for serious soothing beauty and I am blessed to live within a 5 minute walk of the sand and waves.
I enjoyed your post and will be following you.