There’s something special about the sea; its sound reaches me in the form of soothing vibrations. In summer, the sun and the sea come together to create a spectacular atmosphere.
Two weeks ago, the vibrations of a beautiful violin in the countryside inspired the music, because vibrations will always reach the heart, both the good and the bad, but they will reach it, and on that occasion, the butterfly playing the violin in that natural setting at night was magical.
But vibrations are all around us in nature, and when spring peeks through, we know that summer will be here very soon, and that fills us with energy and joy.
As I’ve mentioned before in the community, I didn’t get on well with summer, mainly because I suffer from low blood pressure, but the more time I spend here in Spain since I moved, the more I like those vibrations, especially those found in natural spaces and the sea. Here, I no longer feel dizzy or have that low blood pressure; the temperatures aren’t extreme, at least for me, and although they can reach 39 degrees, it feels like it’s less.
On the other hand, the change in climate from one season to the next is so gradual that you can practically enjoy the summer, not for three months as the calendar would suggest, but for a good five months for sure.
That summery feeling is gradually setting in, with temperatures rising gently; and after such a rainy winter, it’s lovely to see the sun and take a stroll by the sea.
The photographs I’m sharing with you are of various beaches along the Malaga coast, from the most touristy to one of the most remote in the east; mostly photos I took in the summer and others very recently, when that summer seemed to be telling me through the waves that it was already on its way.
There are also photographs of paths near the coast, the rocks on the piers or on a path leading out towards the sea.
Pigeons and seagulls are the stars of this landscape, and although they’re present all year round, it’s in summer that they’re closest to people.
I recently went for a long walk along the sand, covering two of the city’s beaches; if it weren’t for the temperature being below 20 degrees, I’d say it was summer because of the beautiful views created by the sun.
I walked right up close to the surf; it’s something I always enjoy, watching the shapes it forms, the patterns it creates as it often caresses the sand and mingles with it, looking like a blue blanket with white lace edging, very white.
When I walk along the sand, I’m often reminded of my friend Claudia, who lives in a coastal town. Whenever one of us goes for a walk by the sea, we take photos like this one, of the things we find along the way, or of the lighthouse. We both love the sea, and the beach is like a haven of calm from everyday life; walking in nature is therapeutic for us.
When I’m near the sea, its sound, the sound of the small waves and the foam touching the sand—brings those special vibrations, that music which only the sea can play to perfection, nature being life’s finest orchestra. It is healing both physically and mentally, and that beautiful music, the sound of the water lapping in, brings me lovely messages.
The sea has always been an inspiration to me, both in terms of thoughts and ideas; even when writing poems, I usually listen to the sea, those vibrations that can even transform into words that the soul knows how to interpret: vibrations of the sea and summer.
Thank you for joining me in these thoughts today, hoping those days will come son, days of sunshine, rocks, art and relaxation by the sea. See you soon.
Amonet.
All photographs are my own.
