Cool and Easy Beach Break

We took the shortest little break yesterday and decided to pick up take out at the beach for dinner.  Even my terrible camera couldn't miss the beauty of the late afternoon sky.  The air has just cooled down from the 90's this week and is getting a little more seasonal, such as the mid 80's.  I love it because the colors come back.  When it's the middle of the summer here, the skys get all hazy from the heat and everything is a washed out gray.

I'm no meteorologist and have no idea what they might call these clouds but I call them spiritual.  They are just indescribably beautiful.  It just makes  you heart soar.

I love to hear the beach when the weather is stirring it up.  I love the roar and the smell especially in the late of the day.  The water was a churnin' yesterday .  

We are now at the peak of hurricane season with this active period in the tropics.  The surf has been steadily climbing today and it looks like by late tonight there will be 6 to 8 foot waves. On Sunday and Monday morning we will see the surf peak at 8 to 10 feet.  Rip currents which are undertows are what we have to worry about now.  Even the strongest swimmer can't fight that.  The only thing you can do is stay calm and go with it parallel to the shore.  Otherwise if you panic and fight it's just going to wear you out and take you under.  Scary stuff  I've been in a strong undertow but never enough to be scared. Unfortunately we've already lost lives this year due to riptides.

 

Look at those beautiful pinks and purples as the sun sets to the West.

 Still bright with the sun up but if you look East over the ocean there you'll find the moon ready to take over. I can almost see the man in the moon.

Look close, no please - not at me, see the surfers in the background.  Yep, those little black dots are surfers, you can't even see their surf boards.  

It's so rare for us to get out.  We picked up Popeye's chicken at the beach and sat in the car with a bit of the ocean view and ate.  My MIL isn't one for getting out of the car, so since the car was close enough to see her from the beach we walked down and spent about 5 lovely minutes.  (She wasn't happy, it was one of those "be my guest" comments).

It  seems when you step on the beach the tension begins to melt.  I can't believe it, I'm actually smiling.  Which was perfect for me after being sick with a three day tension headache.

Y'all know how I despise having my picture taken.  I am just not photogenic so this will be it most likely for the rest of the year.

If I had a week at the beach I would make it a week long retreat for my blogger friends to come and craft and laugh, swim and eat, shop and giggle.  The water is so much warmer by August this would be so much fun.

I hope y'all find something fun to laugh at this weekend.  Hugs......Tracy :)