Before I moved to live in Da Nang, I had seen the beach only a few times in my whole life - seriously - in 25 years or so haha
Now, mother ocean is like my therapy. And living a day without seeing your mother, you'd have no comfort, you'd feel no love.
Da Nang Beach - Early summer
I call it unconditional love - the love of nature!
Here's a part of a collection of photos of Da Nang beach - listed as one of the most beautiful beaches on this planet. As I live here, I will keep adding more over time.
What makes nature special to me is: It's the same every day but not the same! Interesting right?
If you go to a pub every day, you might get bored in a month
But each time you go to the beach, you'll see the waves are different, the clouds in the sky are different, the wind feels different, the colors of the water are different, and the whole vibe will be different too! Now, isn't it an endless adventure every day?
I think, if each of us, who can find joy from nature, means you have found the most consistent happiness and enjoyment in your life!
Da Nang Beach in spring (March)
Da Nang Beach, the end of winter (February)
Da Nang Beach during winter (January)
Da Nang Ocean from Monkey Mountain in Autumn (October)
Da Nang Beach during summer (2022) - Crystal blue!
Da Nang Bay from airplane
Da Nang city/bay from Monkey Mountain
Da Nang ocean from Monkey Mountain
Da Nang Beach sunset time
Da Nang Beach during mid-summer (hottest days)
Back in July 2020, I came here with a broken heart, the first time moving away from home, being on my own, starting over again, healing myself... figuring out what I really wanted for my life.
Most of the time, I sat on the beach two times a day, with a camera and my earphones. I took notes on my phone about how I was feeling. I recorded my ideas on my phone as well, about anything, everything...
Back then, before making any friends, a lot of time I wished there was somebody answering what I had to say, giving me advice, or just sitting there next to me listening to the waves with me...
In the end, the mother ocean was there the whole time. She is gorgeous, patient, she is tolerant, she is generous. She is thoughtful, and understanding. She is the endless joy and love that anyone will need... She is there, unconditionally...
She is a true healer.
After two years of living here, finally I realize it's time to leave. Sometimes you struggle between two decisions. You can't decide until something hash comes up that breaks you and you have to pick one decision to go for... It sounds poignant, but it's actually a good thing. I don't mind expressing how grateful I am for the good and the bad in my life.
I've been listening to this song for the last few days. Love it!
Our last summer
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
We made our way along the river
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
I was so happy we had met
It was the age of no regret
Oh, yes
Those crazy years
That was the time of the flower-power
But underneath
We had a fear of flying
Of growing old
A fear of slowly dying
We took our chance
Like we were dancing our last dance
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
'Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
Paris restaurants
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day
Worries far away
Our last summer
We could laugh and play
And now you're working in a bank
The family man, a football fan
And your name is Harry
How dull it seems
Are you the hero of my dreams?
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
'Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain...
Little Beatle