Travel, Love, and Let go
Carrie Elise
Whitish grey seagulls fly about, singing and cawing to one another.
A mile and a half, has been covered, bare feet in the sand, squishing between toes. Not quite scorching yet, still cool. A cool salty breeze envelopes Gracie.
Which is better running in the sand barefoot or with shoes filled with sand.
“Gunner, come this way.” Gracie motions to her faithful companion running along, by her side, following her lead. Softened whiskey eyes momentarily lock on hers, before turning his furry body around. Gunner trots along at the shoreline, like he has a new lease on life, a bit of strut yet playful, while gazing at his owner. Checking with her, ensuring this is the way to go. Wherever she goes. His eyes glance between Gracie and the beach, as if he is marveling, taking it in. The rushing dark blue waves, which turn white, where it meets the sand. The morning warm sun lights the misty way ahead. Back to her high roof sprinter van, her studio on wheels at the coast.