It seems when we need an escape, we head off to the ocean.
A place where we can reconnect to after a long winter season.
The first trip is always the most meaningful to me.
All Photos taken by Kristine Dubuque Ortega
It started the morning I decided to visit Muddy Waters (Coffee House) in Burlington, Vermont. I was told by the locals that if I was looking for a quiet place to write and enjoy a good cup of java, this was the place. I entered into a few different level rooms containing booths, cozy benches and chairs. After ordering an Iced Machiatto, I settled into a nice corner bench adjacent to a bookshelf. It was quiet, the perfect seat to get some reading done. My reason for spending a quiet morning here was to work through a few more chapters in The Artist's Way. (Julia Cameron's ~ Guide to Inspire Artists). Upon looking around, I noticed that there was a small, rolled up piece of paper tucked away in the brick wall behind me. At first, I was not sure whether to take it out and read it, or not. Perhaps I have seen too many "Candid - Punked" like shows, and someone was watching my every move. Pushing these paranoid thoughts aside, I reached over, read it and I was elated...
Beautiful photos, I haven't been down to the sea for a long time and I miss it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kat - I feel you need to make plans to go and visit the ocean - I know you will enjoy it!
DeleteI haven't made it to the ocean yet this year...but I know what you mean about the first time of the season being special. Nice photos!..I recognize the NH shore. I love Portsmouth...can't wait to see all the flowers in bloom this summer at Prescott Park!
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing., Debbie --- Yes, It always means the kick off to Summer to me. I cannot wait for new photography opportunities to come, for yet another season - For both of us!
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