What I've been MISSING...

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
April 1, 2020 3:48pm CST
It has been in months that I haven't visit the nearest beach from my city. Whenever I feel so stressed out, the only getaway place is this. Just sitting at the seaside can make me refresh. I wish I could travel to any beaches in my country if things are all fine. The photo is a throwback one in 2013. Do you have any favorite spots in mind right now?
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@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
1 Apr 20
I miss my favorite beach. It is not that far from my home, and my husband and I usually visit that place pretty often. If it is cold we eat or drink coffee in the car. If the weather is sunny we find a place to sit down.
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@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
4 Apr 20
@Shavkat In the past I lived extremely close to the beach. I was able to walk from my house to the beach. I live in a different place now and we have to drive to get to the beach. People still visit that beach at the moment, but they stay inside their cars with closed doors and windows. I was a backpacker in 2010. It was a lot of fun
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
5 Apr 20
@Porcospino It sounds like your place didn't have lockdown because of this NCOV. It's my dream to have a house near the beach. Hopefully, I can able to do this in time. I missed being a backpacker and wanted to do this again if things will be fine.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
It's nice to see the beach scenery when things are rough. As for me, I need to travel at least 2 hours by bus to the nearest one. I missed being a backpacker.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Apr 20
I miss going down to Lake Huron, each morning. I sit in my car with a cup of fresh, morning coffee and enjoy the peace and quiet. With a lockdown, I can no longer do this.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
4 Apr 20
@kobesbuddy I do agree with you.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
We have also been locked in more than 2 weeks now. It's really limited to go out. A picnic will be great if there's a chance on the beach.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Apr 20
@Shavkat Even family members, need to distance themselves one from another.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
2 Apr 20
No, I will be glad when the temperature warms up and I can work in my garden.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
I think a garden is a good place to hang out with the family. I missed the garden at my old house.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
4 Apr 20
@LadyDuck How about the relatives? I know you have a brother but not close to him though.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
2 Apr 20
@Shavkat My only family here is my husband.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
3 Apr 20
In years gone by I used to go to the lake and sit on the bank and watch the animals (birds, snakes, rabbits) playing along the edge of the water.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
4 Apr 20
I like the ambiance that you described, except the snakes. I want my book under the tree and read while seeing the beautiful sceneries.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
5 Apr 20
@DaddyEvil I can do have my simple exercise with the mosquitoes. I need to have the mosquito swatter. Perhaps I can bring with me a mosquito net. Are these snakes poisonous? Is it a crime to kill them? A bolo can protect me from these creatures. It sounds like Vitamin B complex is a repellant. Why is that? Could the blood taste differently?
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
4 Apr 20
@Shavkat Well, unfortunately, if you go to a lake, snakes will be there, whether you see them or not... Oh, also lots of mosquitoes will be waiting until you really get into your book and then the whole tribe of 'skeeters will ambush you and try their best to carry you away so they can make you into their portable feast! But I have learned that if I take two Complex B Vitamins twenty minutes before I go outside and again after I've been outside for three and a half hours mosquitoes won't land on me or bite me! I can spend the entire day outside without getting bitten once!
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@JudyEv (381742)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 20
The bush is my saviour and it is all around me so I am very lucky in that way. I do hope you get to the beach soon.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
In time, it will happen. For now, we need to be safe because of this killer virus.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
@JudyEv I agree. There's still always a next time.
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@JudyEv (381742)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 20
@Shavkat That's so true. And don't get impatient and think a quick trip won't hurt because it just might.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Apr 20
A great view in the photo. I love the mountains.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
Thank you for liking it. It's a great feeling to be surrounded by beautiful things at the beach.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Apr 20
@Shavkat Yes it is, enjoy.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
2 Apr 20
Beach is also my favorite.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
It's nice to have the moment listening to sea waves at the seaside.
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
I've miss the beach as well.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
It would be phenomenal if we can do this.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Apr 20
We certainly do have some favorite spots (the beach is one) in mind, but with travel limited b/c of the virus everyone is worried about, most will only be working. The beach is a great place to be with the sunshine and saltwater, fresh air-what more could we need to feel healthy.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
At present, we need to keep healthy to combat this coronavirus. I heard that Florida's beaches were lockdown. I think it's best to do this. But I really wanted to go to the beach. How far is the beach from your place?
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
14 Apr 20
Know what you mean...I miss my window shopping getting walking exercise. How about YouTube for some sounds and video if ocean or beach?
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
15 Apr 20
I randomly check YouTube. I have an app with beach sounds in it.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
15 Apr 20
• Philippines
2 Apr 20
I miss going to the beach, too