What can one do when one is living beachside on a small tropical island? Swim, swim, swim and swim! Well, asides from the snorkelling; collecting and studying the amazing coral;
And marine life;
And aside from playing football on the beach; and learning about the life cycle of turtles; and running around with kids, and learning to speak Bahasa Indonesia; and getting our heads around exchange rates that are 1:9500… there’s always sandcastles EPIC SANDCASTLES!
The kids got hard to work constructing the most elaborate architecture
They devised ways of building bridges, and using driftwood and coral to reinforce construction
Moats, tunnels, waterways, drainage systems… And the inevitable race against the tide
(yeah, some of the “big kids” got in on the fun from time to time ;) )
I’m just continually impressed by the ingenuity of kids working in groups – it’s incredible to see how they solve problems and learn together.
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Looks like you're having a good time, great to see.
ReplyDeleteit's pretty hard to resist the urge to dig in the sand :)
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ReplyDeleteWhispered memories
brought you
across the shining seas.
Now barefoot, tanned,
in golden sand,
you’re savoring the breeze.
Building castles, leaving them,
for the shimmered moon to find.
Buried treasure everywhere,
(let’s just leave a bit behind).
We don’t live by rules here,
(just keep each other off the reef).
We follow no false gods here,
just the sky, and sunned relief.
Yin, yes but yang,
ebb yes, but flow.
Work yes, but rest,
sleep, yes, then grow.
Swimming in turquoise waters, diving deep into the sea,
Cultivating quiet life, practicing serenity.
Floating on crystal currents,
Sugar ourselves with sand.
Feeling every sunset,
Walking alone or hand in hand.
This is our sun-swept island,
explore it, linger, play.
Treasure every moment,
Feel love, feel peace,
then stay.
Pete
Wow Pete Koning, did you write that? It's beautiful!
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