Immersed in the World
It’s The Travel Belles second “Across the Cafe Table” discussion and I can’t help but join in. This month’s question?
What’s in your travel beach bag and your ideal beach would be where?
Some of you may know I have a thing for beaches. The beach is where my husband and I decided to get married, where we honeymooned, and, where we conceived our daughter.
Upon reaching Shi Shi Beach, I decided it might be the most beautiful in the World.
I forced my family into an eight mile hike just to see Hanakapi’ai Beach.
At Dead Man’s Cove, I found creative inspiration.
And just a couple of weeks ago, we had an incident on a muddy beach at low tide.
But if we’re talking ideal beach, I have to choose Petit Byahaut.
What do you think? Warm turquoise water, palm trees, hammocks, amazing snorkeling, no crowds, a beachside restaurant. Soon, if I ever finish writing it, there’ll be a book starring this beach.
As far as what I’d pack in my beach bag, at Petit Byahaut it’d be only a snorkel.
At a Pacific Northwestern beach, it’d be sturdy rubber boots, a good book, maybe a sketch pad and pencils, and hopefully a tent so we could stay awhile.
At Hanakapi’ai, I’d bring plenty of water. And a picnic lunch too.
Check out Across the Cafe Table on The Travel Belles to see beaches and essentials other bloggers choose.
And now, what is your ideal beach and what do you pack in your bag?
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Reading this makes me realize that (1) I am unable to recall any particularly memorable beach and (2) I need to do something about that ASAP.
No memorable beach, Cathy?! I can hardly imagine! Maybe you’re just not a beach kinda gal. But if summer doesn’t get here soon, I’ll join you in doing something about that, if you’re up for the tropics.
Can’t wait to read your book one day, Nicole. I’d love to learn more about your beloved beach.
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Thanks, Krista. I can’t wait to share it with you.
I have a thing for beaches too! What a GORGEOUS beach and to have such special memories there…amazing!!!
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Aw, thanks Andi. I do know you have a thing for beaches too!
My husband is a must-have companion too!
Husbands are perfect beachside companions! Thanks for your comment, Nancy!
How romantic!! That’s an amazing story!
As a writer, I have a close connection to my beach. It provides me with inspiration. I also have a special in Moorea Tahiti where I made my decision to marry Mr G. Sadly that beach is no longer there but the exact spot is always there in my mind..
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I’d LOVE to go to a Tahitian beach, Corinne. Your story is very romantic too.
I envy your adventurous spirit–and the energy and momentum you bring to making your life so beautiful!
Man, how do I get paid to move to the Caribbean?
Oh, thank you Kerri. Your words warm my heart and are a good motivater to continue making life beautiful. Not every day feels that way!
And I wouldn’t exactly say we got paid to move to the Caribbean. But that’s a long story…
Love this post… I too love the beach. I sometimes complain about living at a tourist hot spot, but I really don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t get my toes in the sand every now and then. good work on the 8 mile forced march!
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It seems once you get beach fever, it’s hard to shake. Glad you get to be close to the beach, Margo!
I’m a beach freak too! When in tropical waters I must have my swim goggles with me. They pack lighter than a snorkel mask and work just as well.
In the Pacific NW, I agree with the rubber boots. The shoreline is just way different that in the tropics! P.S. I went to Shi Shi Beach last weekend for the first time and it was incredible!
Hi Jinger, Yes, swim goggles do pack lighter. My young daughter also preferred them to a snorkel when we lived on St. Vincent. Yay, you went to Shi Shi! I need to get back there! Thanks for your comment!:)