Living at the beach requires some adjustment – in lifestyle, attitude, temperament and, of course, attire. Everywhere you go there’s something new and different to explore whether it’s people, and their language and customs or the architectural landscape of high-rises, mansions and cottages. The beach itself is diverse and changes daily.

These photos were taken on my walk this morning at Delray Beach.


You may wonder why patches of shells will sometimes appear on the beach. They're called shell hash and they arrive after a period of rough surf.


I’m not sure where this mangrove tree came from but it wasn’t there yesterday. It’s a full size tree. Notice the high-rises of Highland Beach in the background and the abundance of sargassum sea weed in the foreground.

 
This male Moon jellyfish has a mild sting. Reaching about 12 inches in diameter, males have violet-pink centers while females have a yellow center.


Called a scarp, this cliff in the beach sand is formed as a result of rapid erosion usually within one tidal cycle. Tomorrow it may be smaller or gone altogether.

My wish for you today is that you embrace the diversity in your life. See it as a new and exciting adventure which allows you to grow into a fuller and richer person.

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Copyright 2008 Diana Taylor, Pug At The Beach
Photo credit: Diana Taylor, all photos taken on Delray Beach, Florida

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