AT THE BEACH
The holiday trip to Trengganu on the 2nd weekend did not materialize because the mother had work commitment. With school reopening on Monday, time was running out to arrange Plan B. To placate the daughter from declaring this as the most boring holiday ever, I skipped work last Friday to take her to the PD beach. The morning at the beach turned out to be surprisingly pleasant and relaxing. Finding and collection sea shells along the beach are one of ML’s passions. We walked the whole length of the beach from the public area at the 9th Km to well beyond the former Ming Court hotel and back. We collected over 100 seashells big and small including common cockle shells and shinny fish scales. Her treasured collection would be washed and dried and to be showed off to her classmates. Frolicking in the water and floating on my back with gentle waves lapping against my body was extremely relaxing and therapeutic. I could even practise my yoga breathing exercises and meditation. The only draw b