18 Feb 2013

our fossicking beach











 
A suburban home is where we have landed. It is humble yet all we need. It provides shelter from hammering rain, howling wind and burning sun. We nourish our bodies here and feed our souls. But lately we have been treading on new pathways with bare feet and open hearts. In our efforts to bloom completely where we are planted we are dipping our toes into new waters. Beautiful corners of our world are unearthing themselves to us and we are eagerly peering inside.
 
Our fossicking beach is one such treasure we frequent as the sun begins it's journey westwards.  An alabaster carpet of tiny shells greets us and crunches beneath our toes. The tide escorts many offerings to the land and it's gentle lapping brings much needed renewal to not only the shore but our limbs and minds. Our basket is soon overflowing with shells, driftwood and sea glass, our hair is wind swept and our cheeks are ruddy. The cares of the day have unawares to us been whisked away on the gentle sea breeze leaving us at peace. Our bellies rumble.
 
As the sun wields her watercolour brush against the sky we gather together on our picnic blanket and devour flaky fish and hot, salty chips.  We chat about our love of this planet and all it's incredible bounty. We share a juice and laugh as Remy plants himself firmly in the pile of chips rising with stray crumbs clinging to his bottom. The wind picks up and it is time to collect our belongings and head home.  Our basket is heavily laden with many treasures, our hearts are light with many more.
 
Steph x
 
Our fossicking beach is at Sandgate and although we never swim here for fear of being picked up by the sea lice and carried out into the deep blue, it is close to home and satiates our need to feel the ocean underfoot. We would adore to live near the cerulean surf but for now we potter around this treasure filled landscape and enjoy the now.
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14 comments:

  1. Cat18 February 2013 at 14:27

    How beautiful Steph. You are so ever inspiring. We haven't ventured there for a while, your photos of it are lovely. I think we need to try and get out a little more on the weekend, the weather though hasn't been very nice to venture outdoors. I hope the weekend brings a little more sunshine for us all in qld. Hope your Monday has been a lovely one. xx

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  2. Brenda @ 13 Acres18 February 2013 at 16:28

    gorgeous Steph! such sweetness is to be had amoungst nature! I see Daz is having a go at the clicks too...happy days to you my lovely friend xx

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  3. Holli18 February 2013 at 16:46

    There is nothing better than a little fossick at the beach. Beautiful photos, I love the sandy little knees in the water. x

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  4. Maxabella18 February 2013 at 18:34

    There is a connection to nature wherever we land. Your beach looks beautiful, Steph. x

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  5. Michele @ The Hills are Alive18 February 2013 at 20:18

    Used to live v v close to here when first married. Still have a collection of sea glass from wandering along those same shores.

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  6. lu18 February 2013 at 20:26

    so nice, great photos :)

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  7. Sarah Humphreys18 February 2013 at 20:35

    Is that you!? You're a bit stunning!

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  8. sarah18 February 2013 at 22:06

    beautiful captures and time spent together ... your creating such sweet memories for your little ones. x

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  9. Unknown19 February 2013 at 04:05

    My heart squeezes with the beautiful way you have written alongside the stunning photos. Oh sweet ocean and sweet littles are perfect pairs! xxoo

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  10. Lisa19 February 2013 at 08:29

    Such wonderful captures. I am so pleased to have landed here in your space. It's ever so calming!
    xo

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  11. Veggie Mama19 February 2013 at 14:54

    You are welcome to share my sunshine coast beaches! I can't wait for pepper to be able to enjoy our beach walks as much as her sister does. It's so delightful to see how inspired they are by nature and its beauty. And how inspired I am by hot, salty chips!

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  12. Ms George20 February 2013 at 18:48

    Love the little bubby toes in the ocean. Finding treasures at the beach was one of the best parts of my childhood growing up by the beach. Just as good in winter as summer.

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  13. Amanda21 February 2013 at 16:05

    Sounds heavenly - family, beach, picnic, shell collecting... We have two spots we spend a fair bit of time at as a family... one is our favourite, peaceful bay by the river where we head early in the morning for a picnic breakfast, sandcastle building and paddling along the water's edge. The other, closer to the city but also by the river, we've been heading to on hot summer's evenings for impromptu picnics. Being outdoors, enjoying the solitude and peacefulness with loved ones is the best. Your photos are lovely Steph x

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  14. Unknown24 February 2013 at 07:24

    oh what beautiful photographs, your beach is lovely even if you don't swim there xxx

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x

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