One of my favourite pastimes is going to the beach. Even if I don't get to fully enjoy it for fear of getting my hair wet, a day at the beach is the best type of relaxation for me. The open sky, fresh cool air, pristine cool water filled with beautiful, friendly fish; and the sound of waves kissing the sand take me to my happy place.

So, even if you can't swim or you refuse to ruin that perfect hairstyle of yours, visit the beach, sit on that choice rock and look out into the horizon and bask in the sea breeze, take your favourite book with you, or practice your yoga to some soft relaxing music.

Countryside

Christian Valley

Countryside

Darkwood Beach - Sunset, Tropical Depression Ana fast approaching...

The Countryside

Hello all, today I found myself roaming the countryside for Antigua's Mango Fest. Unfortunately, I arrived too late and missed the event, however I did manage to enjoy the sight-seeing around the countryside. Its nice to go for a drive with your entire family once in a while just to relax while enjoying the different oranges and purples of the sunset listening to some jazz by Antigua's very own Charmain Bailey. I had a great time, its such a pity that the weekend is over and I have to go to work again tomorrow. Oh well, such is life.

Photo taken at Christian Valley by myself.

O J's Beach Bar & Restaurant

One of the many views at O J's... Coral, nets....all things sea....

O J's Beach Bar & Restaurant

So I did promise that I'd publish something about places to eat, and here's my post. This restaurant happens to be one of my favorite places to dine. I love to dress up and go out to eat, and this restaurant provides the perfect environment for a relaxing dinner at the seashore. Left is the grilled chicken breast with rice and vegetables. I must say that I 'licked the platter clean' that afternoon. The service rocked, the food was impeccable and the view, oh, so enjoyable! I am usually a hater of soup, but this is the first restaurant to which I've gone where I enjoyed the soup of the day! It was a pity I hadn't ordered one, and had to beg a 'tastin' from my father.

O J's offers different seating arrangements, for those that wish to dine with the sensation of the sand between their toes, and those that would like an extraordinary view of the ocean and surrounding landscape; or even those that would like to dine under the stars. Just looking at the waves crash on the rocks, watching the crabs scuttle by busily relaxed my soul and gave me a moment to stop and savour life, and the food that was about to come!

So...my birthday is coming up tomorrow. Anyone want to volunteer to take me out...to dinner that is? You now know where to go!

Shell Beach

View from my car at Shell Beach. Great place to park and have lunch on a Sunday afternoon with that special one...or family.