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Which beach have you visited and when? Multiple choice.

Activity2004 profile imageActivity2004β€’β€’57 Voters
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Whitehaven
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Playa Paraiso
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Hanalei Bay
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Bahia Solano
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Maya Bay
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Sun Island
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Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004

I have been to Ocean City every Summer except for last Summer because of COVID-19.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

Batteria profile image
Batteriaβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

I’ve been to ocean city several times as I met a friend at an ABBA convention in Stockholm. He and his partner live on the choptank river and I have great memories of the place. Will I ever go again? I certainly hope so. Con amore Bx

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HissingSid

I hate beaches with a passion. Cities for their architecture, art, museums and churches are more appealing to me.

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These are also some of my favorites to go to also. But beaches are good too.

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Big_Deeβ€’ in reply to

Hello Imnotright

This time you are right. I prefer cities for their architecture, art, museums and churches are more appealing to me. I am not big on keeping the sand tied down at beach, but if family wants to go nap on beach, ok with me.

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I see what you did there. 🀣

Batteria profile image
Batteriaβ€’ in reply toHissingSid

I love them both but if I were compelled to choose I’d take the cities.

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secrets22β€’ in reply toHissingSid

Snap...me the same,the thought of lolling on a beach for hours fills me with dread,i much prefer visiting cities and learning its history.

Midori profile image
MidoriVisually impairedβ€’ in reply toHissingSid

Right with you, Hissing Sid!

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Midnight-Blue

The last beach πŸ– I visited was Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL (Sand was bleached white, Sea 🌊 Oars gently blowing in the breeze.)

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toMidnight-Blue

This sounds very lovely.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ Do you go for a week or longer?

Midnight-Blue profile image
Midnight-Blueβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

I had lived nearby for about 3 years but moved to another state. Those beaches are known for the white sand & it’s illegal to pick the sea oats. Where I am now - no nothing!

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BrentWArtist

Cei Bach Beach, last August or thereabouts. I loved it. We found some Paleodictyon on the underside of some beds of rock. :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleo...

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toBrentW

This sounds really nice. I will have a look at the link tonight after dinner. Thank you for sharing it with us.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Dj1962

Severn Beach

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004β€’ in reply toDj1962

That’s great! How far is it from you?πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

Dj1962 profile image
Dj1962β€’ in reply toActivity2004

About 100ft 😊

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004β€’ in reply toDj1962

That’s great! I wish Ocean City was less than 3 hours away, but I love going back each year it’s possible.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Gisygirl

Ocean City, MD, Outer banks, NC, Florida beaches, Atlantic City, NJ

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toGisygirl

We go to Ocean City, MD., too. Hope we can get to go after this Summer.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Hobbledehoy

Countless beautiful beaches in: S. Pembrokeshire; Lleyn Peninsula in N. Wales; Northern Ireland, and N. Norfolk.

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004β€’ in reply toHobbledehoy

That’s great to hear. Which one do you like going to the most?πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Hobbledehoyβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

Hard to choose because the memory of each is embedded in the context prevailing at the time. Some of the most beautiful were the quiet & secluded beaches of Lleyn, enjoyed whilst being hugely pregnant with twins, & when they were toddlers. Particularly precious are the rocky coastlines of my childhood in Northern Ireland, and the innumerable rocky coves by Welsh coastal footpaths I've walked. Latest in life the beaches discovered in Wells-Next-The-Sea & along the North Norfolk coast, not forgetting the salt-marshes.I greatly enjoy exploring cities, and admire the lakes & mountains of Cumbria & Scotland. But emotionally it always has to be the coast. Even speaking of "beach" feels alien - it is always 'the shore'...

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toHobbledehoy

This reminds me when my parents first started taking my brother and I to the beach/ocean when we were 6.5/7 years old. We turned that into a family tradition every Summer. Now, he has children and he plans to take them every Summer, as well and we all meet up there when it's possible. :-)

Hobbledehoy profile image
Hobbledehoyβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

That sounds really nice. The children will remember those traditions and family gatherings all their lives. As you have done.

Another great poll, many thanks.

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004β€’ in reply toHobbledehoy

Thank you! They love going to the beach! I hope this Summer we can go. My Nephew and Niece were very upset that we didn’t get to go with them last Summer.

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Hobbledehoyβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

I'm so glad that you have a close family. x

Midori profile image
MidoriVisually impairedβ€’ in reply toHobbledehoy

Yep, Pembs Here.

ArctoLindy profile image
ArctoLindy

Deal beach, because I live nearby but probably been a couple of weeks

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toArctoLindy

This sounds really great! Do you spend a week?πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

ArctoLindy profile image
ArctoLindyβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

Sorry it’s probably been a couple of weeks since I last visited - I only live a couple of miles away. I don’t visit very often at the moment because it’s usually pretty busy and even then I look for a quieter stretch.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toArctoLindy

That’s okay! We live 3 hours from Ocean City. We usually go for a week.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

ArctoLindy profile image
ArctoLindyβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

Years ago, before my mobility issues and before I moved to where I live now (sadly further away from the beach), I used to cut onto the beach at the closest point to my home and walk into town along the seafront. I didn’t care that it wasn’t the shortest route or what the weather was like, I would walk in all weathers and consider myself to be incredibly lucky to be able to do it. I grew up in a coastal village nearby and I love living near the sea. I have lived inland a few times and missed it terribly - even now that I live only a few miles from the beach I wish I was closer!

Coco beach Florida to watch the shuttle take off and visit Ron jobs surf shop on my last visit to the States a super experience I will never forget . Clive X πŸ€—

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004β€’ in reply to

Did you get to take pictures? It sounds really beautiful.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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I took camcorder but left the lens in the UK but I took photos . Clive X πŸ€—

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Activity2004β€’ in reply to

That’s great you have photos of your trip to the beach. We always take pictures when we go to the beach. I have a few pictures of seagulls walking in the sand.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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kitchengardener2

Bridlington beach, beaches in Cape Verde, Spain, Croatia, Vietnam, Italy, Wales and many more.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply tokitchengardener2

This sounds like a great way to spend time in the Summer months.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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kitchengardener2β€’ in reply toActivity2004

None better than our own Bridlington beach. Walk most days either North or South or looking down from clifftops.

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Lovely place been a few times up there and been lucky with the weather .

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Activity2004

That’s fantastic! How long do you stay at each?πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Pinkie56

Jones Beach, LI, NY, Fire Island, LI, NY, Coco Beach, FL, Tampa, FL, Lake Onadaga, NY, Tobay, LI, Roosevelt, LI. I guess when you live on an island you spend a lot time at the beach. Oh one more Montauk Point in you guessed it LI, NY

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toPinkie56

This sounds really wonderful! It’s great to have some different choices of places to go during the Summer.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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moyramm

Baycliff , Aldingham , Rampside and Walney ( all South Cumbria ) Can I say hi to the members in Whitehaven Cumbria

bookish profile image
bookishβ€’ in reply tomoyramm

Keep wanting to go to Walney - once lockdown permits maybe! Tend to go to St Annes near the lifeboat station to get my toes in the sand when I can. (Living in Lancs)

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moyrammβ€’ in reply tobookish

Hi Bookish, Walney beach is really nice lovely walks , nature reserve and a fabulous cafe so I am sure you will enjoy it . Our grandchildren love going there when they visit from Leeds

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bookishβ€’ in reply tomoyramm

That sounds so good! Nice to have something to plan towards. We come up to Arnside and Silverdale and Leighton Moss sometimes, and have been to Cartmel but really not yet explored properly. Too easy to shoot past into the Lakes and not appreciate what we have closer to home. And Formby of course, for the squirrels! Enjoy x

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moyrammβ€’ in reply tobookish

Yes I agree Bookish We very seldom visit the Lakes even though we are only 20 minutes away . We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful area but sadly we do not really appreciate it. as much as we should

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bookishβ€’ in reply tomoyramm

As an Essex girl via Buckinghamshire and Surrey I would say every county has its gems and it is easy to overlook them when busy with other concerns. Been in Lancs now for 24 years and we too are spoiled with lovely areas - it sounds as if you do appreciate what you have and know that you should take the time to stand and stare when you can. Don't be hard on yourself. We'll both try a bit harder!

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moyrammβ€’ in reply tobookish

I think that's the problem modern life is so hectic that we don't take time to stand and stare do we. Where are you in Lancashire ? We have lived in South Cumbria all our lives but the area we live in used to be part of Lancashire years ago . We are on the coastal road between Ulverston and Barrow So lovely views across Morecambe Bay greet us every morning

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bookishβ€’ in reply tomoyramm

We are in Rossendale - Bury/Burnley-ish, so lots of great hills and stone. Morecambe Bay is fabulous. I was lucky enough to walk across it some years ago and it was quite an experience. A friend has just moved to Morecambe so hopefully I'll be seeing a bit more of it. Are they still hoping to build the Eden project?

β€’ in reply tomoyramm

Don't you find that we never appreciate what is on your own doorstep?

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honeybug

Daytona Beach FL 1989 Staying with relatives there and also visiting Disney World.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply tohoneybug

I have some relatives who are in Florida for almost 11 years. We visit them every 5-6 years. They live near a beach.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Wade-o

New Smyrna Beach, Florida (Atlantic side of Florida)

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Petrina_gmfc

Kos in Greece

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toPetrina_gmfc

This sounds really nice! When do you usually go and how long? :-)

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Tinker26

7 mile beach grand Cayman

Last one was Encinitas.. about two years ago.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply to

That sounds lovely! Did you go just in the Summer? :-)

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Bingo88

Costa Blanca beach 2 years ago

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Isinatra

Old orchard beach in the sixties, Fort Lauderdale in the seventies, Big Sur in the sixties, live on the Gulf Coast now, fifteen minutes from the beach and haven’t physically set foot on the beaches for three years. Don’t care for the sand anymore, can’t tolerate the sun, but I do get to enjoy the view. β€οΈπŸ„β€β™€οΈ

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Hermes123

Activity2004Hermes123. Cattolica Northern Italy, wonderful memories. Hermes.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toHermes123

This sounds like a lovely place to go! Were you able to get any pictures when you were there? :-)

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Hermes123β€’ in reply toActivity2004

Activity2004, So long ago my wife and I spent ten days there, I would think if we had any photos they would be in the loft some where, unable to travel to far these day curtail me from going to far. but the ambiance, food, wine and local people, beach morning and afternoon. And BBQ on board a lovely sailing boat in the evening cool breeze. just wonderful memories. πŸ˜‚

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Floralqueens

New Brighton beach on the Wirral.

Batteria profile image
Batteriaβ€’ in reply toFloralqueens

So familiar. I’m from knotty ash. Bx

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Dizzy64

Before becoming disabled I used to love to walk the beach from Shanklin to Sand down and beyond on the Isle of Wight on lovely sunny September mornings and see the Cuttlefish on the beach.I haven't had a holiday since becoming disabled.

But those memories I hold close to my heart.

Abroad I like the non commercial places where you find out more about the culture and people.

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Batteriaβ€’ in reply toDizzy64

Ah memories dizzy. I used to work in sandown And did the same as you! Also, I used to live in sandown road in Liverpool and my grandparents lived in Shanklin road. I also had a few friends in ventnor road. So, it seems I have a strong affinity with the Isle of Wight. Bx

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Dizzy64β€’ in reply toBatteria

Hi,Now that's what you call coincidence!

It's a place that's so close to my heart and hopefully I get to go back there and go all round the island, it's a beautiful place.

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Batteriaβ€’ in reply toDizzy64

It does have a down side though Dizzy. Jack the Ripper is buried in ryde cemetery. I thought of desecrating his grave but I am a good woman so I settled for putting a card on his tomb telling him exactly what I thought of him. I also left flowers but not for him. They were for the lovely individuals he destroyed who were as good as gold and did not deserve their pitiful ends. I led JTR walks in Whitechapel for nearly four decades So I am a great authority on the subject. Also he was a scouser. How dare he besmirch a good city and a beautiful island. Con amore Bx

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Dizzy64β€’ in reply toBatteria

Hi Batteria,I didn't know that, fascinating but sad at the same time. I love history. It must of been very interesting doing the tours.

I know a couple of years ago the island had problems with young people and there not being any jobs, and I know alot travel to the mainland for work.

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PatsyIpswich

Felixstowe Suffolk UK also in Cornwall UK Newquay and Morgan Porth

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004β€’ in reply toPatsyIpswich

How far are they from you to visit? :-)

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PatsyIpswichβ€’ in reply toActivity2004

Felixstowe is fairly local but Cornwall is a 6hour drive

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Espeon

Siesta Key beach 2 years ago

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Sky_Writer

Zuma; Malibu; Topanga; Santa Monica; Seal; Long; Huntington; Newport; Wailea; So, so many, and many times!!!

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SORRELHIPPOReading Rabbits

Denarau Island and along the Coral Coast, both in the Fiji Islands, the last time, and it will be the last, (except I have asked for my ashes to go there) went in 2016, having not been back for 30 years.

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Clarke7

Stone Harbor NJ , we’ve been to Maui, Monterey, San Diego, Laguna, Aegean Sea, Gulf Coast, Cocoa, Bar Harbor, etc, no place like Stone Harbor , been going to the 7 Mile island for 67 years with the entire family. It’s where we find our sanity, awesome memories, and spiritual awakenings , no planes just a 6 hour drive. Going the end of this month 😎, usually get there 4-5 weeks a year. Great question, gives us some wonderful thoughts Activity 2004

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toClarke7

Thank you, Clarke7 for saying that. I'm glad you like the polls that we all do for you and the rest of our members. We enjoy posting and participating with everyone on them, too. They keep our minds active and thinking of fun things. :-)

How's your weekend going for you? :-)

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Activity2004

That’s a great amount of time for a vacation.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Big_Dee

Hello Activity2004

Never heard of any of those beaches. I have been to Malibu, Huntington, Newport, Venice and Santa Monica California beaches. Tampa bay, South Beach, and Fort Lauderdale Florida beaches. Orange Beach, Alabama. Also South Padre Island Texas. I have no idea how many inland lake beaches I have been to. For last 15 years of my working life I designed boats and we always had our meetings at marinas with beaches.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply toBig_Dee

This sounds great to me! I never was on a boat/ship for my jobs/vacations. My mom went on a cruise as a birthday present years ago, though. :-)

My parents and I went to Miami Beach for one of their anniversaries and we got to go to Ricky Martin's restaurant back then for a dinner one night. During the day, we would go to the beach and see the scenery. :-)

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kycmary

Sorry I never heard of those beaches. I was born in Ventura Calif. So I was raised near the beach. My sister & I used to go fishing off the pier at Ventura beach all the time. My husband & I use to go to Florida we had some friends who lived there & we went fishing off the beach at Naples. thats been 16 -18 years ago. I miss it but our friends died so we don't have a place to stay now.

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topaz1

Noordhoek, just outside Cape Town, and I used to ride racehorses on that beach. Last time I was there 1999 when I had to leave because of developing ME/CFS!!!

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Activity2004β€’ in reply totopaz1

In Delaware, there are horses that live on Assateague Island. They're very beautiful. :-)

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topaz1β€’ in reply toActivity2004

What a lovely sight that must be.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply totopaz1

I enjoy it since I like horses. πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆπŸ΄

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topaz1β€’ in reply toActivity2004

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Weston-Super-Mare in North Somerset is something to behold.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply to

Do you have any pictures you'd like to share? :-)

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Happy memories of paddling and getting stuck in the mud!It is a beautiful beach though

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Purple_Lady77

Too cold in here to go to the beach. It’s freezing this morning, happy to be above 0Β°c.

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Kbn16

Non e

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foodbankcupar

West Sands St Andrews.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply tofoodbankcupar

How long do you usually go for each visit? :-)

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lgd333

I'm not a beach lover due to congestion from crowds of people. I love the hills and mountains, and architecture of the city!

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hallentine47

Lyme Regis Dorset UK 7th April 2021. Quintessentially English and old like me.

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Sops

Not relevant in UK not allowed to go out so I have built my own beach near to my tub with deckchair provided.

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Sops

Thinking back I have enjoyed Copacabana beach, Cocoa beach, loved the surf shack, lovely beaches in St Lucia, quiet beaches in Togo, Badageri beach near Lagos, and enjoyed looking for the beach in Madeira, they are scarce! The quieter areas of Jersey have miles of beauty and calm, looking forward to going there again when allowed out.

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Hi Sops , just seen your post about Coca Beach Florida I have been a couple of times and visited Ron Jobs surf shop and still have my shoes from my last visit 15 years ago and first time I saw the shuttle go up from Kennedy space center. Clive X πŸ€—

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Sopsβ€’ in reply to

I saw the shuttle go!!!! I took each child age 8 to Florida, and we had visited the Space centre, had no idea there was a launch date. My son was playing near the Shack when the noise made everything shake, and my son was mesmerised( me too) its the most exciting experience i have ever had, will never forget. My son is now grown up and still agrees. So glad you experienced this too. Took my daughter to the Gulf toTreasure Island on her visit and saw dolphins and pelicans by the shack we rente on the boardwalk.Happy times!

β€’ in reply toSops

I wonder if it was same time as I went in the 90s I was on the pier and it shook. Clive X πŸ€—

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Sopsβ€’ in reply to

I think it was 91, my son was born in 1982 and it was his birthday treat in the end of school holidays, his birthday being beginning of September, and yes we were on the pier.

β€’ in reply toSops

How did we miss each other 😁

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Sopsβ€’ in reply to

Alas, we will never know, but good to share a moment now!

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ellen1st

I love Benidorm, it's a great place to just watch people, there's always something going on.

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Activity2004

That’s wonderful to hear! I love memories and stories like that!πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

Me too. I've been to Mexico, Dominican, Jamaican beaches.But I also like the museums and landmarks as I've been to Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece and loved the ancients sites. Still want to travel but with covid and money being tight now I will have to wait. Not sure what I want to do next. I'd like to see Spain and the beaches or London.

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flis

Minehead, Somerset

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Becksagogo

The last English beach was Weymouth where my daughter lives. Overseas was in Lanzarote.

I saw too much of the beach when living in the Caribbean and now prefer to go and visit somewhere with some cultural activities available.

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Activity2004

It’s one of my favorite places to go for a vacation in the Summer months.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Cathy63

I've seen the Atlantic Ocean in various places from Maine to Florida. That's it.

There is nothing I can add.

The truth shall set you free.

I have never been outside of the UK so have no exotic stories to tell. I've been to Weymouth, Bideford Bay, Tenby, Brean Down, Minehead, London, Manchester, Monmouthshire, Longleat Safari Park, Bath. Nothing like many of the other places I have read. #RIPPrincePhilip.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply to

That’s okay if you haven’t been outside of the UK for a vacation to a beach. I haven’t been out of the USA for beach vacations, either. πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

I have been lucky enough to visit Whitehaven Beach 4 years ago when visiting my son and daughter in law in Oz. A trip never to forget as it was a truly stunning place. Whist we were drying off on the beach after a swim a giant iguana came out of the forest behind us and just paraded along the beach!

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Activity2004β€’ in reply to

That’s a great memory! Thank you for sharing it with us. I saw a few crabs walking in the sand one year when I was at Ocean City.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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cljones

Clear Springs , FL, Doctors Beach, Jamaica, I have been to others I just can't remember there names.

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Activity2004β€’ in reply tocljones

That’s okay! When you have a chance, you can always let us know anytime.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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paddington

But it may not have been the one you were thinking of! It's in Tenerife.

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Activity2004

I love taking pictures on vacations.πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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Activity2004

That’s the best way to keep traditions in the family! It’s nice when it’s seen and everyone else likes it, too!πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

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