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My Favorite Place: Let's go to the Beach, each

 I didn't see the ocean until I was 20 years old. When I finally made it to Fort Morgan, Alabama, I was immediately in love. The entire town smelled fresh and salty.  When I finally stepped foot on the sand, it burned my feet. The rest of the week was filled with family, too much rum, and sunburn. 

Maybe that's why I'm so in love with the beach. The ocean breeze and the sound of rushing waves seems to heal me and bring me peace. I've never been to a beach that I haven't loved. I've been to beaches in the Pacific Northwest (cold), and the Southeast (hot!). I've enjoyed them both. Sadly, Oklahoma is landlocked, so I have to make sure I visit at least once a year. Because of Coronavirus, I was unable to go to the beach this summer, but maybe in 2021 i'll be able to travel to Europe  and find a new favorite beach:) 












Image Information: "Gulf Shores Alabama Beach" photographed by John Tuggle (2010)
Source: Flickr

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  1. Laura GibbsAugust 19, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    I debated about changing the fav places post for just that reason, Grayce: so many people missed out on their summer travel (I know I did)... but of course pictures are a great way to remember the places we've been and also to think about how great it will be to get back. So hopefully family, rum, and sunburn next year... going on a beach quest in Europe sounds blissful! Maybe you could do a project this semester like a mermaid's guide to the European beaches, ha ha, weaving in some mermaid stories along the way! :-)

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