September 23, 2009

The beauty of the beach in Fall

For those of you who have had the experience you know exactly what I mean. On this particular day, the second day of fall, the temperature was about 70 degrees and the sky was overcast. I wasn’t really sure what the beach would be like and I kind of went back and forth trying to decide if I really wanted to go.

But the beauty of the beach in the fall is that you know you’re only going for a short visit. There’s not a lot of commitment there and you don’t need to pack anything, so I decided just to go for it. Buster and I put on our suits, grabbed a towel, and headed down to Fieldston Beach, right off 9th Road. As soon as we climbed the steps and looked out onto the shore I knew I had made the right decision.

The beach was totally desolate aside from a few walkers in the distance and some sandpipers by the water. The tide was low and the sand seemed to stretch for a mile before uniting with the calm, sparkling sea.

I said to Buster, “Now Buster. What you gotta do is just run and don’t stop. You have to decide right here and now that you’re going to go in and you have to run and run and not stop running until you’re in the water up to your chest. Okay?” I could see the excitement in his eyes and I wondered if he was going to wuss out. I had no idea how cold the water was but I just assumed it was going to be freezing. But nonetheless we made our promises to each other and Buster drew a line in the sand and then we started running.

What a surprise when I put my foot in the water and found it was actually warm! It was warm as if it were the last week of August. We both went all the way in and Buster and I played in the water for almost an hour without getting cold. It was absolutely beautiful and I left the beach feeling soothed, replenished, and grateful for the opportunity to enjoy mother nature in such a way.

If you’re a beach lover and you like the idea of a spontaneous swim off-season, then you might be interested in obtaining a winter rental. Winter rentals are great for people who don’t like to commit to a long lease or people who want a glimpse of seaside life at a discounted price during the winter months. In Fieldston Beach alone we have at least ten available on the MLS – some for as little as $800 per month and they typically run from September to June. If you’re interested in learning more about housing opportunities in Marshfield, please email me at kjardim@jackconway.com or call me at 781.424.9097.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim