Beauty can be found all over the world and in all things and beings. Beautiful to one may be ugly to another but that is what makes the world go around. Having traveled all over the world, Mom is often asked where the most beautiful place is that she has ever been. She never has an answer because each place has its own beauty. Today I want to share a few beautiful spots from our Florida vacation.
The Bonita Beach Dog Beach was beautiful. Looking out over the bay made if feel as if we were on a tropical island. The water was crystal clear and warm, just wonderful.
Palm leaves are a sure sign of Florida. Some of them have sharp edges on the leaves, so you have to be careful if you chew on them – ask Bailie about that!
These plants have fall like colors and are really pretty. They were perfect for a Thanksgiving feeling in the tropics.
My sisters and I like to hang out by he water and the golf course. They have so many “natural” litter boxes outside for the kitties in Florida but they call them sand traps. Maybe the kitties get stuck in there, I’m not sure. I just hope the gators don’t get them!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and my eyes found beauty in these places. When we walk we never use our phone or music because we like to hear and see the natural beauty around us. There is so much to take in, even in places we go to often, we don’t want to miss it.
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Today I am joining the {This Moment} See Beautiful blog hop which is the 2nd Friday of every month. The purpose is to share what we see that is beautiful and brings meaning to our life. Sharing Moments of Beautiful events/occasions, actions/emotions, scenery, objects … following what Confucius said “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
Emma I feel the same way! No phone or music when I’m in nature! My dog Riley and I love your blog!
We don’t have music when we go on super walks, we just listen to the beautiful sounds of nature xxoxxx
Mollie and Alfie
Exactly. Those that always have something plugged in miss out on so much.
We just walk and soak up the beauty life has to offer. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly
That is what we do and occasionally try to catch a furry wabbit or squirrel 😉
I think the most beautiful was the picture of you and your sister- family love!
We are lucky to have sisters and we all get along so well.
We totally agree on the phone and the music. Nature has beautiful sounds. The mom better get off her computer and get ready to head over to Orlando (less than an hour) and see all the beautiful PBGV’s today at the specialties and tomorrow at the Eukanuba! She will also keep her eyes open for the GBGV’s. I am going to miss her tonight!
XOXO Maggie the PBGV
There are GBGV’s there. I think some of Bailie’s relatives may even be there. Hope she sees them.
What a wonderful blog post Emma! I really like the concept of this blog hop too. Florida really is beautiful, tropical and a lovely place to be. Mommy lived in Florida as a child. And Mommy & I are in total agreement about not missing the chance to hear all the beauty around you. We avoid electronic anything as well when outside! You and your sisters look beautiful in all the photos too! Sending hugs to you & your Mom.
Your Friend,
Pixel
Thanks Pixel. Sometimes Mom has to answer the phone if she is waiting for a call but when the phone rings we all sit and take a break until she is done. That doesn’t happen very often and now with three dogs, she really has no hands to answer a call! Have a pawsome day!
there is nothing more beautiful than nature. I agree about no cell phones too!~
We just can’t get our fill!
Lovely. My favorite music? birdsong 🙂
Now that is a good one! There isn’t much of that in the cold winter, but we hear other sounds that are fun too.
Very very nice. Beauty is everywhere, that’s for sure. We get asked what is our favorite too, it’s an impossible thing to answer. Love the photos, Bailie is getting so big!!
Bailie is turning into a real dog…it happens way too fast!
Emma, so glad you found Beautiful here in Florida! We love going for walks and just listening to the sounds of nature here too. I bet you See Beautiful everywhere you go, just like us!
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz
We do, and if you look around you can find it just down the street from your house where you are every day. Things change and we always love to notice new things.
I like this place, it’s really beautiful and it is beautiful to walk without phone or music, just with the sound of nature and the noises of dog paws. btw: I agree for the sharp edges, we had a horrible adventure with a palm leaf, a moms-eye and a wild ride to ER in the dead of the night :o)
Yike, that sounds serious with Mom. Was the wild ride because you were driving??? Hope it all worked out okay. We love to hear the sound of snow under our paws as it changes with the temperatures. Now that we are above zero again, it is no longer squeaking.
Great photos. I haven’t been able to feel my fingers here for the past couple days, so I appreciate warmth anywhere I can get it – even from photos!
We are enjoying the heat wave…almost +20 out! I will send it your way after we have some more fun in the warmth later today.
Your three dogs are three of the most beautiful dogs ever. They make me smile every time I see their picture!
Thank you. Mom says I always look a bit shaggy but cute. Bailie will get shaggy too pretty soon.
Wonderful photos! The three of you are beautiful dogs! =D
Thank you 🙂
Hi Emma
We surely agree w you Florida is a beautiful state.and it looks like you found lots of friends too
Hugs
Madi your bfff
Thanks for stopping by 😉
LOVE your last photo. You had a PAWsome time at the Beautiful state of FL. Happy Seeing Beauty. Lots of Golden Thanks for joining our hop. Lots of Golden woofs, Sugar
It is a pretty good photo of me and my sisters. 🙂 We had an awesome vacation, even the car ride is becoming a distant memory now!
Very lovely photos. Looks like a wonderful place to relax 🙂
We got lots of relaxing in for sure!
Very beautiful photos, Emma, but especially the one of you three girls looking so happy!
Thanks, we were pretty happy.
Those photos were terrific and sure warmed me up!
It’s always good to look at warm weather photos on cold days.
This is a very beautiful post Emma. How lucky to vacation in a place with a dog beach!
Just a bummer we had to stay on leash!
Thank you so much for seeing beautiful with us. Your introduction to this blog post captures what we strive to do at See Beautiful – so thank you! Sending see beautiful thoughts your way!
Thank you. We think it is so important to really look at your surroundings and take them in. These days so many just rush through life not seeing their surroundings at all and that is sad.
There are so many beautiful places in Florida! Mommy says that Florida is one of her favorite places to visit!
There are so many beautiful places in the world, it is really impossible to nail down just a few, but Florida does have some pretty spots.
Hi Y’all!
Oh you are so right…just stop, take a moment and sniff! Open your eyes and there is beauty to behold!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
A moment to sniff and maybe even take a lick 😉
Those were beautiful pictures and beautiful memories for your mom. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, it is a beautiful place to visit.
Very true and some lovely shots!
Thank you!
Those sure are beautiful pictures. I have been to many beautiful places, but I would say that for me Alaska is tops. The vast wildness of it took my breath away. 🙂
The glaciers in Alaska are gorgeous!