Tag Archives: Beach

Aug16

Stradbally Beach

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Sunday, 08-February-2026


I’d hiked Mt. Brandon the day before… And today, I was a bit tired. So I went on a hike.

I mean, okay. Let’s be honest here – it was a hike, but not like a HIKE, hike. It was a lovely long walk on the beach. A nearby beach that reminded me beautifully of Cannon Beach in Oregon, with the waves of grasses and the infinite sky reflected in the wet sand…

It was just so beautiful, I can’t even.

So I’ll show off photos, and be proud and happy in the memory.

Also, look at me go! Remembering to actually post the hiking tracks from that app that I pay for and barely use!

Apr27

A breather in Bulgaria – Sinemoritz

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Monday, 01-Sept-2025, through Wednesday, 03-Sept-2025


One of the big escapes of this adventure in Bulgaria was Sinemoritz – a small town on the Black Sea that Andrea has worked at for a summer. Beaches, summer sun, and relaxation were the name of the game.

With that in mind… here’s the photos. There really isn’t much to tell that the photos don’t say – we relaxed on the sand, swam in the sea, and ate some simply incredible food.

Relaxing was the name of the game. And we excelled.

And the Food:

And the Sea:

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Jun30

The Reid road promenade of Tallinn

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Thursday, 06-June-2024


On my first afternoon in Tallinn, I wandered.

I was feeling a bit stiff legged, and after fortifying myself with some food I headed off on a walk around the harbor promenade at the suggestion of one of the baristas that had helped with that initial fortification. It was nearby, had a neat view of the harbor, and felt like the right spot to just take the chance for a simple stretch of the legs.

I did get the chance to stretch my legs, but I also got so much more.

I got…

Placards.




That’s right, dear readers – Estonia provided me with my one true love from this trip. Information on, and insights into, the world of the Reid Promenade… and a bit of oceangoing history to boot. In both Estonian and English, no less!

I walked, read, and learned.

I enjoyed the sun on my skin and the pavement under my shoes – I found a beach, and traded pavement and shoes for sand and toes. I wandered, lingered, and enjoyed myself.

I came upon a statue, appreciated it, and moved on.

It was a good stretch, and a great introduction to the Baltics!