Hurray!! The rain has stopped and we can go out to play again .... this is Friday evening at Seaham beach and after 4 days of consistent heavy rain the clouds have gone and the sky is blue. I couldn't wait to get out and get some fresh air ... ... and I wasn't the only one The sea gave me the gift of a lovely rare turquoise piece along with many others. Turquoise is between green and blue and a calming colour which aids clear communication (a bit of colour therapy there!). This piece will be for sale in my Etsy shop soon, it will make a stunning piece of statement jewellery. You can check it out at SeaGlassSeaham if you are interested.
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A sunny day at Seaham beach today with a fresh breeze coming off the sea - just perfect for a spot of fresh air therapy! The tide was on its way out - something that brings out my inner child as I make fresh footprints in the new sand. This always makes me smile! The pebbles look lovely, sitting in the sand as the water washes over them, don't they? So ... legs stretched, lungs filled with fresh air and all my senses nurtured, time to collect sea glass and today the beach gave me a tiny yellow heart - for joy. Photographed on white sea glass and a white pebble, sitting on a large piece of driftwood. A happy day - as always at Seaham beach.
This rusty old sign leads the way to the beach - it actually reads 'Vane Tempest Viewpoint' and points to a landscaped area from which you can view the beach and it stands in Vane Tempest car park.
Vane Tempest was the name of the colliery, closed in the early 90s, which was one of three in this local area. The town slid into decline until the coastline underwent a regeneration in the millenium and it was designated a 'heritage coast'. Seaham is now a thriving little community, attracting visitors daily to its beaches. My walk today was mid-morning and the beach was busy with dogs and people. The tide was on its way in but there was still plenty of time to walk and admire the sea (and pick up some sea glass along the way!) Watching and listening to the sea is mesmerising, don't you agree? I love being outside! Being out in nature relaxes and invigorates me, whether this is by the sea or amongst trees and flowers. It connects my body to the earth and cleanses my soul - it is always, and always will be, my happy place. The sea was kind with her gifts today and gave me green - for healing (and for the heart for those who are interested in colour therapy and the chakra system). Namaste ... |