until recently when we moved to the countryside, we lived right next to the wonderful tel aviv beaches. and we would go there almost every day. to play, to walk the seaside promenade. to have a coffee. breathe the fresh air. then we switched the seaside for the countryside. so now we have to drive. 10 minutes. which we do several times a week now that it's hot.
D grew up next to the ocean. most of the things he loves to do involves the beach and the water: wind and wave surfing, fishing, diving, beach volley, swimming. i'm not that energetic. at all! i love to stare at the sea, picking shells and beautiful stones, play with sand, read a book while listening to the waves. and, contrary to D, i also love the beach on a stormy, grey winter day. it never fails to make me realize that this world is such a mind blowing result of the playfulness of the universe.
the kids love the beach (they had no choice. their dad had their surf boards and fishing gear waiting in the delivery room). when they started to crawl, they'd head for the water, like little turtles following their instincts. today, when we get to the beach, they start to pull of their clothes as they walk through the sand towards the sea. and they refuse to wear swimsuits, which i tried to introduce (because i'm not comfortable with naked photos of them on my blog or on flickr. silly me). but they don't want to. they want to be naked and run through the water, lie in the warm sand, jump from the rocks, throw stones into the waves. they feel the beach, and watching them makes everything fall into place. i can't explain why, but it just makes sense.
that's the essence. then there's all the packing, planning, getting the kids together and get out the door with water, food, fruits, sun cream and all the other beach essentials. and the arrival at home, everyone covered in sand, warm and tired, with the smell of salt water from hair and skin. the logistics and the cleaning up. but it's all so worth it.
and if you're like me and just cannot get too much beach time, go ahead and spoil yourself with plenty more beach views from all around the world:
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i have seen so many lovely beaches today ! wow. who knew there were so many beautiful ones !?
ReplyDeleteps. that second picture is priceless !
lovely photos and lovely post. when my kids were younger they were the same way. thank the beach gods that we lived in spain... we used to live a block away from the beach... now i´m really missing it...:) besos trinsch!
ReplyDeleteLovely ! Like you, I prefer the country side but this beach is really beautiful ! Have a wonderful day !
ReplyDeletelove the stones! especially the stack. i hope you've got them on flickr so i can fave it! :-)
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
wonderful pictures. we don't have a seaside in switzerland. it's more a lakeside. but you made me dream about beaches, water and waves with your words. thankyou*
ReplyDeleteYou described well the hussles and joys of going to the beach with kids. Kids 'feel' the beach as you said.
ReplyDeleteI can't really tell what I enjoy more: your photos or your words. I just love the way you share the little piece of your world with us. Thank you so much, Trinsch.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic day,
Kasia
strange how a day at the beach can make one feel alive. or maybe not that strange after all... great post - i love the pile of stones, too!
ReplyDeleteAfter we got home from the beach today, it started raining. Because my boys had just gotten out of the tub, they were completely naked and started running around the front, in the rain with the umbrellas. I love seeing them be so free. They don't worry about being naked in public.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, I love your pictures. Even your son in his birthday suit!
I did here the beaches in your places are really nice
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures and I loved your story! The image of your husband in the delivery room with a surfboard is hilarious!
ReplyDeletei have to agree with your kids - there is nothing better than a good old skinny dip every once in a while! enjoyed your post - thanks!
ReplyDeletehi, trinsch - i knew you'd have some great pictures for us this week! i love that your kids are skinny dippers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Beautiful beach. Lovely writing too. I have beach cravings right now. we live 2 hours inland so we don't get there alot!
ReplyDeleterefreshing! Thanks also for your comment on my blog.x
what gorgeous photos! you are so lucky to live so close to such an exquisite place. have a great summer frolicking!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! You made me smile about the skinny dipping- love it! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe smooth stones! One of my favorite things at the beach, and fun to see in your photos. I also loved your, "playfulness of the universe" line...well said. xo, j.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures and a gorgeous beach. I love how your kids refuse to wear swimsuits, one of the many beautiful and innocent things about being a child, I think. Also, I second you on the part of walking on the beach when it's really stormy weather. It's just as good as a nice quite sunny beach if you ask me.
ReplyDelete-Ida
Beautiful light and sparkle in your words and your photos. I love staring at the ocean too, and agree one can never get too much beach.
ReplyDeleteHappy summer days to you and your family...
Wonderful post. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI like both the countryside and the beach - each has it's advantages.
Thanks for sharing.
I love beaches too. I live very, very near one - a 5 minute walk. I really liked the tower of beach stones in your last picture. It makes me want to build something in my garden ...
ReplyDeletePS On Sit stil, and sid stille - I have noticed that there is sometimes quite a correspondence between Afrikaans and Scandinavian languages. Of course there is between Afrikaans and Dutch and also German, but for a long time I didn't realise some words in Swedish and Danish are also so similar (until I started watching Scandinavian movies!
I am so enjoying all these beautiful beaches in places all over the world, in places that you don't even think about, in places that are nowhere near the sea! Your beach looks beautiful and I love your views/aspects!
ReplyDeleteI just joined the Corner Week project this week and what a week to do it - all these beautiful photos of beaches!
Ha, I love that second picture. So funny, and makes me wish I could have my childhood back again.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, because when I was a kid I don't think I ever went to the beach unless we travelled to another state, but my husband grew up on the water, so he is making me see how fun it is to have so close by.
oh so good. i'd love to take a trip to your beach.
ReplyDeleteand i love that the little ones need to fully immerse themselves in the beach experience. so sweet.
there is no indecency to let your children run without swimsuits! your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so beautiful... And your blog too!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your comment!
wow! the second one is pure poetry! i love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat post- really enjoyed reading it. We stack stones at the beach, too. No nude children, yet :)
ReplyDeleteI do need to allow myself more beach time!
xo
What a beautiful beach! I love the beach too! Did you find these pebbles in the beach? Pretty shapes!
ReplyDeleteOh, I L O V E the rock photos!! Amazing!! And, your little one... Perfect!! You should have all three of these up!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day!
...Lisa
lovely. I especially like the tower of stones.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture with the happy kid and I loved to read how your kids really love the beach.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the stones! What a great beach to have nearby.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are very beautiful ("lucky you")... as your blog !!!
ReplyDeleteThank's for these wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteI would like to discover Israël.
great shots!!
ReplyDeletelove the rocks
Really lovely post about your beach... and the photos are just great :-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful beach! nice pictures too! thanks for commetning on our blog so we could find yours!
ReplyDeletebest,
veronik and mieke
beautiful pics. and those stones caught my eye right away!
ReplyDeleteSuch nice photos! I love the stones on a pile :)
ReplyDeleteThe second photo is a stunner.
ReplyDeleteHi Trinsh,
ReplyDeleteYour beach photos are stunning. I grew up in the mountains and seaside has always been mysterious and a little special. I love the soft light on the beach and your photos have plenty of it. Thanks!
Polly