to the beach

white mulberry tree

This was our last full day in Kusadasi.  We got up late, ate slowly, slowly prepared to go to the beach - there was no rush - just creams to apply, swimsuits to fit, sand toys and beach towels to collect, snacks to pack.  It was 1pm before we finally ambled out the door.

picking mulberries

playing in the sand

The day was muggy and hovering between 26-28 degrees Celsius.  It was windy and so wavy.  The water is quite warm in the summertime, so if felt cool today - but Tolga was jumping in with the kids.  They ran and splashed in the waves, were busy with the toys, and snacking.  We rented lounge chairs and Tomris snuggled up with a towel and fell asleep in her Baba's lap.  

I eventually made it in too - I used to just die to go to the sea - I HAD to go everyday.  These days, I am just as content to sit on the beach - but when I finally swam, I remembered how much I love the sea - particularly this Aegean Sea.
The water feels soft.  If there's such a thing.
It is turquoise.
I don't have to worry about scary fish.
The sun is bright, the water refreshing

Life and joy and thankfulness all fill my soul even in those few moments in the sea.

she had a good nap after a swim

loving the beach

I enjoyed it too

laying at the beach

we all did