When I look back at my life, it’s easy to see why I readily admit that Summer is my favourite time of year.
I grew up at the seaside, just outside of Bournemouth on the south coast of England, in a small village called Lilliput, right on the edge of Sandbanks, which is now one of the most expensive places to live in the world.
There we had a beach hut, and since my Mum didn’t work, up to the age of 15 I spent every fine day of the summer months at the beach.
Years later I spent some time in New Zealand, where I learned to Scuba Dive, and also spent a lot of time in the ocean, either diving, snorkeling or just enjoying the beach.
For 12 years I traveled extensively in the Caribbean for work, where I had the opportunity to snorkel and dive again, and more recently I spent 3 years living in South Florida, where of course the beach and ocean are right there close at hand.
It’s not just the beach life that I love of course, it’s the ability to be outside much of the time without freezing to death.
Florida in particular gave me the opportunity to take up walking, and to work out get fit for once in my life.
I never felt better than I did during my last 2 years in Florida, but sadly since returning to the UK the often inclement weather has limited my ability to go out and exercise as much as I would like.
So naturally I am excited about flying back to Florida tomorrow for two weeks, and look forward to enjoying some sunshine and heat, even if summer in Florida does mean frequent thunderstorms and high humidity.
This article was written on the subject of “Summer” for the blogging group GBE2.
7 thoughts on “Summer Is My Favourite Time Of Year”
Your childhood sounded idyllic, Tony. Love those British beach huts. They are such fun. Don’t have those in Canada. I went to visit my friend in Devon and was so captivated by those colourful beach huts lined up like soldiers.
Enjoy your vacation in Florida. Too hot for me. The Ontario humidity is hot enough.
We went to Disneyworld for Christmas in 2002 and I loved the climate. All the Floridians were wearing heavy coats because they thought it was cold but this intrepid Canuck thought the temperature was just perfect.
Caribbean – so jealous!
Enjoy Florida! My daughter has chosen to go to school there, so I know she’ll have a great four years.
Joyce
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When our kids were growing up, we usually took two trips to Florida each year, at least one of which was when it was awfully cold out in our Wisconsin hometown. Warm sunshine is always nice, but it’s especially sweet when you’re escaping the frigid temps of the Great Lakes.
I can relate to at least part of what you describe. Loved the clear blue waters of the Caribbean and white sands.
I grew up in Florida–now live in Ohio–and I miss that Sunshine!! I love to go back and visit–but probably won’t ever move back there to live. 🙁
Cheers, Jenn
Summer is my favorite time of the year also, but I am not so sure about Florida in August. Hope you are having an awesome time.