a stroll on the beach

A stroll on the beach. I’ve read that phrase many times. But only recently did I get to do that and enjoy myself, albeit the happiness was an abstract one.

It was last Sunday morning. My wife was to attend a course held for her students at virgo beach resort, which was a short distance from the teluk batik beach. After sending her there, I, together with nia, arief and lisa, went to the beach. Once there, we rented 4 chairs to leave our stuffs (bags filled with water bottle and revision books. Yes, you read it right, revision books, coz the children are in the midst of their exam) and walked the beach length. Along the way we watched the fiddler crabs dashing into their homes @ holes, the waves thrashing the beach, the sun which was warming up its ray, the little children playing happily, and crowd of families making their way to the beach.

After walking the distance, we finally settled down at our respective chairs and within a few minutes, everyone was engrossed in their reading. (though the kids managed slightly half an hour or so) I brought along a novel, blue eyed boy, to kill the time. It was a pleasure to be sitting under the coconut trees with the swaying leaves, the cool breeze on my cheeks, the aroma of fresh air intertwined with tang of saltiness, the serenity of the early morning, reading a novel, with the sea as the view, and the time to savour.

Soon after, the children, especially nia, were tempted to go into the water but sadly, they left their swimsuits at home. They had to be content playing with the sand instead. Bought them ice-creams as consolation which they enjoyed every bit. : )

At half past eleven, it was time to make a move. I really enjoyed myself that morning, and hopefully there’ll be other opportunities just like this one in store for me next time. insyaAllah.