Clouds forming out at sea
One thing about Australia is that you can see the weather systems forming and approaching. They said yesterday that storm clouds would be developing and all day long I watched out towards the ocean as the clouds formed and became darker. Well being on a GIANT island does help in weather watching. I wonder how accurate their weather guys are?
I must say, on another topic, that I think I am at my most serene and occupied when I am beachcombing. I can spend hours walking up and down a beach looking for treasures that Mother Nature has created and washed up on the shore. I try not to collect too many because what can you do with them all? But I like gathering them. Then I hold them in my hand for awhile, and over time just keep the ones that really speak to me. I don’t like the things that are perfect necessarily although they can be beautiful, but I like things that have been worn and shaped by the water and waves. I had a piece of leather with me so I decided to make a necklace out of this one piece of shell I found.
My one of a kind necklace.
So now I have this unique necklace that no one else has and will always remind me of Australia. Maybe no one else will like it like I do, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Soon I will be off to Malaysia and then Africa where more beach time will be logged. When I think about it, I have always lived near water, whether it be Toronto (lake), Cambridge (I was on the river), Gabriola (ocean)… Even Smithers was surrounded by large rivers. I am not sure which body of water I like the best. Each have their own characteristics that are appealing. Which body of water do you like the best?
The wild and wonderful ocean waves
I must say that I most certainly like lakes the best. The ocean is very beautiful and powerful. But the peaceful silence and stillness of a lake is so tranquil for me, so calming. I also prefer fresh water for swimming and my most favourite place on our travel in Central America was the volcano crater-lagoon Apoyo in Nicaragua. The water was crystal clear and so warm. I could have swam and played in it all day. Oh wait! I did!!
I agree, I like the freshwater of lakes for sure as I don’t find salt water makes me feel clean. But when the ocean is warm enough it is nice and the colours and diversity of the water wildlife is more superior. But I would say I am a fresh water person over a salt water too.