Christmas is always a mixed season for me. It's quiet and busy at the same time.

This year was no different.

One of the gatherings we look forward to is the Boxing Day celebration with Hubby's cousins. Not having a particularly close or big family myself, this yearly event was always loud and joyful, with food, alcohol and presents a plenty - more so now that everyone has a baby.

The location changes every year. Last year it was at one of the cousins house, this year at Uncle Vince's. Next year will be at our house.

Uncle Vince lives a short 1 minute walk to the beach.

The morning after Boxing Day, when there's only a few people left behind and one can't piece together the night's events..... Boy, was I glad I could retreat to the sea and straighten myself up.

I don't really know how to swim but that's never stopped me from loving the water.

There's something about the water.

The ocean fills me with peace and fear at the same time. I see it's power, it's ability to transform, create and destroy. It truly deserves our respect.

One of the things I love about the ocean is how it eases my troubles and smog from my aura.

Here's me doing one of my favourite things.

If Earthing is the process where one connects to the Earth with their bare feet. Can this then be called Beaching?

One of my other favourite things is collecting sea shells.

Over the years I have come from this beach with a bucket full of sand and shells, both to be used for the Orgonites. But I have never seen anything like this before.

Stunning colours that leapt out despite the cloudy conditions.

There's so much beauty in this place.

From the gently sloping sand mounds.

To the vibrant plants and grass that's perfectly scattered across it.

The distant views of the city.

The magnificence of the ocean.

An unexpected reminder that although our steps vary, we all walk the same planet.

If you can make it to the beach this summer do it especially if you are usually very busy. I find it to be more re-charging than anything else and feel loads better even though we didn't spend much time there.

While I was on break mode I took the time to smell the roses.

What did you guys get up to over the holidays? Do you feel recharged and ready for 2018?

❤ Arly

All pictures taken on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8.