A Simple Day by the Seaside (with a video)

I had started to believe that summer was a myth, and then out of nowhere came a bright sunny day. It was so glorious, that I went for a 10-minute train ride to the neighbouring seaside town to bask in the sunshine.
But why not, heh?

It's amazing the speed at which sunshine triggers happy hormones, and I was just antsy to get outdoors. I mean, this has been the longest spell of bad weather that we've had in the Uk, which makes it frightening to think that it's already mid-August.

Along the journey, I snapped some shorts and joined them together in this video so you can feel the groove.

The days flow and I don't know if it's because I'm getting older, but man the days seem so much shorter, still it keeps me on my toes to do things and not procrastinate.

Still, as an islander, I find trips to seaside towns a bit lacklustre, but I love to sit by the water and let the world go by in a stress-free manner.

I also picked Dawlish because there would be no need for me to traipse around in the heat since the train station is located right by the sea. So, exit, and I was right on the water.

Schools are still out, so trains were crowded, with much traffic on the platforms. Along the coast, I could already see from the train that the seafront was understandably crowded, as everyone took advantage of the rare sunny day.

People of all ages frolicked on the shore, while I sat on the banking people-watching and enjoying ice cream.

When I first came to live in the UK, I'd always tell my husband that England would be perfect if it was a tropical country, but over time, I've come to appreciate the seasons.

Still, I love to see how zealous everyone is to soak up some sunshine because it's so important to get adequate Vitamin D for our bodies and our well-being.

It's one vitamin that's easy to overlook, so many of us might have a deficiency, something that's expected considering the lack of sunshine, especially this year.

The world's a brighter place when there are blue skies.

I spent a little time by the brook where there were a few of the black swans, a popular highlight of the town. However, it was the ice cream outlets that got everyone's attention. I've never seen so many adults queuing for ice cream, and I made several trips back for the same flavour every time — rum and raisin.

Generally, I think it's important to balance our days with time spent outdoors, and it's also important to take some leisure time for a mental recharge. It doesn't have to be for extravagant outings, as just sitting by the sea or any body of water is a great way to help us to find our centre and feel grounded.

It was a fantastic day out, and even though I would have enjoyed meditating by the sea, it was not the ideal day. So I ended my day stretching in the woods, as I rehydrated and felt renewed.

Happy Friday Peeps!
Thanks for stopping by:)

All mobile shots were taken by me on Wednesday 16 Aug 2023.