Why wouldn't anyone revisit Paradise given half the chance. So we did.
A month after heading for the East Coast, we found ourselves excited to plan and make the same trip again. This time with a lot less dogs but a plan to meet up and spend some quality time with good friends from across the border. And this time we took a new addition, little kitty Hilly too. Since she sleeps with Hopie, she had to come! So off went the pack!
A month after heading for the East Coast, we found ourselves excited to plan and make the same trip again. This time with a lot less dogs but a plan to meet up and spend some quality time with good friends from across the border. And this time we took a new addition, little kitty Hilly too. Since she sleeps with Hopie, she had to come! So off went the pack!
our chalet and happy retreat
why are we shut in and missing the fun!!The churning restless sea spoke of the coming monsoon. People flock to beaches and sea resorts for the sun and sea but at this time of the year, dark skies, brooding clouds and rain were to be expected on the East Coast.
But the healing nature of the ocean could not keep me and Hopie from the sea. True, there's the initial lazy bone of two to awaken and the mental bracing to face getting wet again without the sun's warming rays. But each time we crossed this little barrier, we slept sated at the end of the day- contented and a settled quietness with the feeling of wellness.
There were so many adventures in store for Hope that she was off in no time, eagerly leaving my side, which was quite uncharacteristic of her. The salt water as expected, was good for her. More weightless exercise and her dry, cracking foot pads are now soft to the touch.
But the healing nature of the ocean could not keep me and Hopie from the sea. True, there's the initial lazy bone of two to awaken and the mental bracing to face getting wet again without the sun's warming rays. But each time we crossed this little barrier, we slept sated at the end of the day- contented and a settled quietness with the feeling of wellness.
There were so many adventures in store for Hope that she was off in no time, eagerly leaving my side, which was quite uncharacteristic of her. The salt water as expected, was good for her. More weightless exercise and her dry, cracking foot pads are now soft to the touch.
water therapy- despite the rough waves at times and roving jellyfish ,
it was all good
it was all good
surfer gals meetJust simple pleasures - all because the big-hearted owner of the resort also takes joy in sharing her treasure. In a country where it is hardly possible to walk your dog or take them out or even just having them in your private compound invites problems from the neighbourhood, this generosity truly gives us a little piece of paradise.
get the sand outta my hair, mum!
best friends snuggling down at the end of a good day