J in the Rain

I made J bundle up (it wasn't that cold but I've never been to the beach in November before) and go to the beach with me. I didn't care what the weather was like (they say that's one of the secrets to surviving here) and though it was gray and rainy, it wasn't really cold. We had the entire beach to ourselves and it turned out to be actually quite lovely. Breathing the fresh air and walking through the sand, letting the water catch the edges of my boots and my jeans while I search for rocks and shells, is very calming for me. The beach is backed by a forested cliff, which you can see here in the background.