Capturing a sense of calm

Sometimes when you go away, it takes a few days to get into the zone. Not this time. We were there within 24 hours, soaking up the rays, enjoying delectable food and attempting to play tennis.

One of my favourite times of the day was as the sun rose. We’d often see its orange-looking head peeping over the resort buildings but the best place to be before breakfast was undoubtedly the beach. Located less than five minutes walk from our accommodation, it was certainly where I found my serenity.

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There was a clear view of the mountains to the left and to the right. An array of sailing boats and kayaks were beached on the sand. Colourful windsurfing sails were on display along with boards, lifejackets and helmets. The loungers were deserted. The sand was cool between your toes and there wasn’t a soul in sight.

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The turquoise ocean glistened with the rising sun and on a clear day you could see for miles in any direction. A few boats bobbed up and down in the water. You could hear the waves lapping gently on the shore and the smell was so subtle you couldn’t help but breathe it in.

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The sun caused you squint but the warmness on your cheeks made you smile. Just for that moment you were devoid of any thoughts and felt an overwhelming sense of calm.

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Joining Sara at Mum Turned Mom for #ThePrompt where this week’s theme is calm.

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  • Erica Price May 15, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    There’s something about that early part of the day before everyone gets busy, busy, busy. Lovely pictures.

  • Kate Thompson May 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    How blissful! I would love to get away for a break 🙁

  • Kate Thompson May 15, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Argh it reloaded before I had finished – there is something so restful about a start to the day like that!

  • angela hamilton May 15, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    I can actually feel myself relax just by looking at these pictures. There is something magical about how being next to the water that makes me relax and feel good

  • Nicola Young May 15, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Sounds lovely and looks like a gorgeous place too. I know what you mean about settling in to the holiday. It usually takes until Wednesday to get in to the routine and be fully relaxed. How nice to go somewhere where you felt settled straight away.

  • Monika @family{m}adventures May 15, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    As I read this, you really transported me there, to that calm place as the sun rises. Sounds so beautiful and peaceful. Enjoy!

  • Michelle May 15, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Just looking out onto the sea is enough to calm me down – beautiful photographs x

  • Jen aka Muminthemadhouse May 15, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    What wonderful pictures. The sea is where I go to think and calm down. It is my really happy place. I love the calm you have captured Charlie and this sea is much prettier than my North Sea!

  • Kara May 16, 2015 at 7:55 am

    That sea was so warm and inviting. It really is a beautiful location – did you get the blood red moon too?

  • mummyshambles May 16, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I could look at this pictures all day…
    Absolutely beautiful! 🙂 X

  • Lisa from Lisa's Life May 16, 2015 at 10:42 am

    A wonderful sense of calm 🙂

  • Sophie Lovett May 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Your photos and description are enchanting! Our holiday over Easter feels so long ago now, but you have reminded me how lucky I am to live by the sea x

  • ninjacat May 16, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    In fact i am so calmed by your pictures I shall do nothing for the rest of the day x

  • Joanne Mallon May 16, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Beautiful pictures, I feel calm just looking at them.

  • Sarah Bailey May 16, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    What some wonderful calming photos – there is something wonderful about spending time by the sea. x

  • Sara (@mumturnedmom) May 16, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Oh, this is just all about the calm isn’t it! I feel calm reading the words, so evocative, and looking at the gorgeous, peaceful photos. I adore being by the sea for precisely that feeling of calm, from the sound of the waves and the smell of the sea. Just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing with #ThePrompt, lovely to have you 🙂

  • Amy Squires May 16, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Wow I love how clear the sea is. It looks like such a wonderful place to holiday and so relaxing

  • Michelle Twin Mum May 16, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Beautiful Charly, how I would love to be on a warm beach at daybreak. Mich x

  • tracey at Mummyshire May 17, 2015 at 12:10 am

    Oh those photos are just so calming, they ooze tranquillity.
    Beautiful and expressive. What I wouldn’t do to be on a beach like that now!
    #ThePrompt

  • Rachel May 17, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    They are really beautiful photos, I can sit by the sea for hours and just do nothing, it is so relaxing x

  • Jaime oliver May 17, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    66 days till i get on that exact beach and i will not lie … i am so excited i could burst!

  • lisa prince May 18, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    i love the shore its the one place i can truly be at one with myself and feel my calmest

  • Globalmouse May 18, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Oh that looks just so beautiful. I am desperate for some time at the sea right now. Thank you for bringing a bit of calm to my day!

  • VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood May 18, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Oh, that blue. That deep, deep blue of the sea. Sigh!

  • Agata May 19, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Wow, these photos of the sea are indeed very calming… and I can almost smell the sea

  • Fritha Strickland May 25, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    beautiful shots! The sea is so calming, I want to be there right now! x

  • Suzanne May 26, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Gosh these photos are so relaxing Charly. I could dive into that sea right now! I bet you had an amazing holiday. x

  • Emmys Mummy May 26, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    What truly stunning pictures – I would love to wake up by the sea

  • Mummy little blog June 6, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    Yes thats totes my way of calm by the beach or sea. Such wonderful photos too!

  • Ickle Pickle June 9, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Beautiful photos – there is something magical and therapeutic about the sea. Kaz x