Summer Fling

                                      Oh, summer days beside the joyous sea.
                                     Caribbean Blue.                               
                                     Here comes summer! These pictures make me long for summer.
                                     Don't you just love it? I know I do.   
                                     For me, summer brings more than just a good tan.
                                     I often take time over the summer to read lists of books I may not
                                     ordinarily seek out.

                                     Don't you love to sit in the shade and read away in the summer?
                                     The summer heat seems to melt away inhibitions.
                                     We allow ourselves to wander and enjoy simple things like
                                     summer movies, nature walks, hanging out with friends, going to
                                     the beach, having picnics.
                                     Beautiful beaches, soft, white sandy landscapes kissed by
                                     turquoise crystal waters...
                                     The beach has so been on my brain lately; as soon as the weather
                                     balances I'm off for a visit. xx

                                     (Photos by B.M.)                                 

50 comments:

3 hungry tummies said...

Mmmm I have to close my eyes and pretend I'm on some Greek islands right now :) Good to have you back! :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Those photos are so lush. I love the colours :)

SquirrelQueen said...

Gorgeous, I could spend some time there with no cares at all. After seeing this beautiful beach I am wondering why we will be spending the coming week in Idaho and Montana. I love the mountains too.

Have a wonderful week,
Judy

Trac~ said...

OMG girlfriend- these are some GORGEOUS photos and makes me wish I could be there right now! I am so longing for a tropical or even a nice beach vacation and thankfully I get to enjoy one the first week of August - though it won't be at someplace like the Greek Islands - LOL Hope you had a great weekend! I've missed you! :o) Big hugs my friend! :o)

athina said...

Very nice photos!Enjoy the summer!

Brian Miller said...

oh wow. gorgeous pics...and i so wish i was there...

thanks for the warm regards over at 5th sister...

V. Heca said...

Betty, very nice blog, lovely photos

Αgeliki said...

Very nice pictures, great colours,
that inspire me to go swimming
Lovely picture of yours.You are very beautiful my sweet Betty!!!!

Liz Mays said...

Oh does that ever look like heaven?!!!!

Lynette Jacobs said...

What is not to love about summer...my favorite time of the year.

JTG (Misalyn) said...

I love all the photos, blue sky, blue and inviting beach....ahhh summer. I love beaches, skies and clouds. Back home, I would definitely spend my weekends with kids in the beach but here in UAE, I''d rather stay inside my room. The current climatic condition here in the UAE is totally unbearable.

Have a nice day Betty dear.

Lifebeginsat30ty said...

Okay, I so need to plan a vacation now!

ruma said...

I seem to be breathed in to a deep blue firmament.

From the Far East.
Best regards.
ruma

Momma Fargo said...

Betty,

You must absolutely love it there! How beautiful. Wow! Glad to see you back and happy beach days!

Anonymous said...

I adore summer and I adore your blog;)

Bonnie said...

ooohhhh how wonderful! White sands, palm trees, blue waters and the sound of the surf and breeze in your hair! Oh I can picture myself there right now. Thanks for the eye candy. I'm ready to getaway from it all right now! :)

Sorry it took me so long to stop by and visit from FF. I'm looking forward to following your blog as well! :)

xoxo,
Bonnie

Unknown said...

Summer is approaching and the beach awaits.
On the Costa Brava where I live, there are very beautiful beach,
maybe you know them.

Nice to know your blog.

Have a wonderful day

Dan Gliubizzi said...

I love needing to wear sunglasses!

The Blonde Duck said...

I woke up this morning wanting to go swimming. This isn't helping! :)

Shelley said...

i cannot wait for the beach! love all of the pictures!

presious said...

Oh my goodness! I am packed! Can I go! Those pictures just take my breath away! I am soooo ready for a weekend break...right now!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

We are of like minds today lady. Totally did a beach post!

Tracie said...

Oh, I love the beach! Those were beautiful pictures.

Caio Fern said...

! what a post !
hey Betty , can you believe that just now i was able to come visiting your post ? i don't like to get so long for visiting you ;)
but .. who is that pretty girl on the photo ? that unresisteble one ? you ?

you're funny . Caribean blue ? you're fron Mediterraneo ! and get amaized with the blue of the Caribe ?!! hahah!
all the time i think about Mediterraneo i think about Greece . and when i think about greece i think about beautiful Blue , white and wonderful Bettys all over the streets , beaches , islands ...
a dream , a paradise :D
here i don't like summer because it is too cruel and hot . but now , autumn you can go to the beachs and get tanned too .and the beaches are empty , just you enjoying alone !!
so maybe we will be going to the beachs at the same time .

i show you my tan if you show me yours ;)

KrippledWarrior said...

Now you're starting to make me yearn to go back to sea. But that is a good thing.

Unknown said...

Beautiful photographs Betty. You make us all dream of the coming summer..
Made me go look for the books I want to have with me on the beach, under the shade, and try to find my swimming trunks too.
Have a great evening Betty.
Costas

Felicity Grace Terry said...

Looks beautiful but I just know I'd only complain I was too hot, go bright red and, if not careful, burn.

Claudya Martinez said...

Those blues, those beautiful blues!

Nevine Sultan said...

Oh, Betty! I am so inside that water! I am so inside it and bubbles are all around me and my body is wet and slippery and cool and I'm swimming and floating and dreaming... and loving it! What glorious photos! Thank you for sharing them. Yes, I do so long for summer.

Big hugs,
Nevine

Anonymous said...

This blue for sure enters the soul.

Melissa B. said...

I need to get on Expedia NOW. Love these shots. They make me long for summer, too!

Alice said...

oh, that was just what i needed. the winter blahs are just starting to escape us here in the Great Lakes. it's been a long time coming.

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful, bright and breezy post. I love it. I hope you are well! xo Krista

Anonymous said...

Great photos, although your title just made me think of the film Grease!! Random I know!

No Longer 25 said...

Ahh summer - you're making me long for the sunshine. It's so grey and miserable here today.

Hope you have a lovely day,
Jade

The Blonde Duck said...

The water was so cold, but swimming was fun!

Together We Save said...

Those pictures are amazing!! I bet you had a wonderful time!!

Unknown said...

Your photos look heavenly! If I close my eyes tight and wish for summer maybe it will happen sooner!

michael said...

I long for summer too:)
Great blue!

Sassy Chica said...

makes me want to book a trip to visit you...oh so fabulous...loved all the pics, thanks for sharing:D

Smooches,
Sassy Chica

yonca said...

Beautiful pics Betty! xo

Anonymous said...

That summer looks nice...I hate Arizona summers!

Vodka Logic said...

I so want to be there... at least the weather here is starting to get nice. [not palm tree nice but I'll take it over winter]

Bossy Betty said...

Oh Betty. Please take me with you! I won't be bossy. I promise!

The Blonde Duck said...

I'm going to get a voodoo doll and take it to work so I can scare everyone!

Georgia said...

Very beautiful beach..makes me wish I could be there now!

Pat said...

I am SO there! Even after spending the winter in AZ, I could use a warm up from driving through the Montana snowy, wintering roads on our way back home!

Erika said...

Wish. I. Were. There.

Beautiful photos!

Unknown said...

GREAT pics!!!

Joe Cap said...

If that was a vacation you have taken, since I think you took the pics, it looks like you had an awesome time. I love the ocean, especially the Carribean.