The embrace of the Ocean
Last summer, I explored the coastline from Bedruthan Steps near Newquay up to Clovelly in Devon. I’ve seen nearly every beach and most of the cliffs and stunning rock formations. Despite this, a lot remained unexplored and even though I’m here for just three weeks, I kinda put myself on a mission to fill up as many of the gaps as I can.
Since I’m based more southern this time, I started at Perranporth, this beach is an absolute delight. Today West-Pentire is on the agenda…
Whilst staying east of Newquay, it’s an easy and short drive to the west of the town. Becoming a bit lazy here in Cornwall, where parking close to ‘hot spots’ is all too easy, I pull over into the carpark just at the beginning of the cliffs. A narrow path leads downwards to the edge, where I see an interesting side path going down even further all the way to meet the sea. Of course I have to take it and, after having selected a cosy rock to sit on, right above the water level, I simply enjoy the sight of the waves splashing over rock formations while the sun is lighting up the whole scene.
The longer I sit (the more my bump is doubting the coziness of the rock), the calmer the forceful waves start to feel. It’s as if every wave peels away resistance (“it’s strong, I have to embrace myself against it, or even save myself). More and more I am able to tune into the flow of the everlasting tiding, feeling the underlying softness of the ocean. In it’s natural state, without distortions, the forces of the ocean are beautifully balanced.