Here we are at Friday again which means it's time for "Favourite Things Friday" with
SHAY
I have had the occassion to revisit some aspects of my childhood this week and one of my favourite experiences was holidays I spent with my Aunt and Uncle and cousins at a pristine spot called Woodgate Beach. We stayed in an old fibro cottage directly across from the beach separated by a very quiet track which constituted a road. There were bonfires on the beach and lots of laughs and adventures.....even my 1st kiss as I got older. We ran wild and free came home for sustance and were off again. I was a constant fixture on the front of my cousins bike as we went off fishing, swimming or exploring and he was and still is a wonderful friend and is lucky enough to live there full time now. Yesterday I got to walk on this wonderful beach again, put my toes in the sea, collect seashells and sit and have my wonderful memories keep me company. I also loved sharing all this with my Husband and we have decided a holiday here in our van is in order. Even though it was a bit overcast it still worked it's magic on me.
What, where or who are your favourites today.
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| The view from the houses on the esplanade |
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| Many a bonfire was collected for and fired up here and pippies collected and cooked in the fire. |
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| This beautiful beach is the beach of my childhood |
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| Putting my much older toes in the ocean for a paddle |
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| There are still loads of shells wash up on this beach. |
If you search just a little way below the surface you will find the treasures of your childhood waiting for you.
Blessings Michelle xx
Michelle another friend of mine has just returned from a family holiday at Woodgate ! I have to admit I've never even heard of it before. It must be a well kept secret and from the photos I can see there are no crowds there. I must go and look up where this treasure is!
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Your beach memories sound wonderful! Glad you got to experience it again recently. What are pippies?
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful favorite .. thanks for sharing your memories. reminds me of a place I used to vacation when I was young..
ReplyDeleteOooh I've been to Woodgate Beach. Unfortunately I don't have very fond memories of our stay there. I was 5 months pregnant, we were camping and the air bed kept on deflating. I was not happy!!!!!! I really should go back again, I'm sure I would enjoy it much more now. Your beach memories sound lovely.
ReplyDeleteA beach from childhood is a very magical place - we visit mine once a year, and it takes me right back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, written very poetically.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place, an uncrowded beach. Your childhood memories are wonderful. What a blessing to be able to have them.
ReplyDeleteLovely memories - and yes what is with the never ending shells at the beach??
ReplyDeleteLooks refreshing and clean there, so glad you get to enjoy it still.