Wow this was so beautiful! What fun! You’re photography “practice” is going well. I really enjoyed these photos. Everything here is under a thick blanket of snow and frozen solid by our -40 deep freeze. I don’t know what burning thighs from a trek along a beach and then up a mountain is like, but I imagine it’s similar to the burning thighs from trudging through knee-deep snow with piles of clothes on. 🤣 Loved sharing in your experience. All the best in the new year!