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What do you prefer?

Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?

We are off to a trail tomorrow. Checked the weather just now. It is not freezing nor does it have precipitation. Not to a National Park but to a state park just a hour from us. We live in the appalachian mountain ranges, so I am privileged with the mountains.

Growing up I lived just a few kms away from a beach and never realized how much I love them until now. I remember going with my parents late evening and getting my feet wet. My young man is not excited with water nowadays. So beaches have been a back burner. Have to start planning more beach visits for 2026.

Pensecola Beach Florida

By the way, mountains or beach we just need to live in a good place that can provide for our livelihood. I can be flexible to anything.

Since I live in a hilly city surrounded by mountain ranges my vacation choice is beach 😄!

I live amongst these hilly mountains/my neighborhood 🙂

Let’s make it interactive. What do you like or prefer?

10 responses to “What do you prefer?”

  1. Paul - Cawston Greenway Avatar
    Paul – Cawston Greenway

    My problem with the beach is the other people… 😀

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      True! Beaches are crowded and mountain trails there is more silence. Thanks for commenting.

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  2. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    That’s a beautiful way to look at it! Ganga 🌷 It’s all about finding that perfect balance in life, isn’t it? You find your peace and provision in the steadfast, grounding presence of the mountains you call home. So it makes perfect sense that your soul would yearn for its counterpart for adventure—the vast, open, and liberating energy of the beach.

    Since you’ve been so wonderfully flexible, I’ll play along!

    If you’re a mountain soul seeking the sea, then I must be a beach soul forever drawn to the forests. I love the endless horizon, the rhythm of the waves, and the feeling of warm sand, but something magical happens when I step into the quiet of the woods. It’s the dappled sunlight through the leaves, the crisp, earthy scent, and the secret, hushed life that thrives there. The mountains feel like a deep, steadying breath, while the forest feels like a wonderful, whispered secret.

    So, while you’re soaking up the sun and listening to the ocean’s roar, I’ll be the one happily lost on a shaded trail, listening for the sound of a hidden stream.

    Thank you for such a lovely and interactive conversation! Wherever we are, here’s to finding places that not only provide for our livelihood but also nourish our spirit!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      The sages in those days chose forests! Thanks for commenting.

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  3. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    A bit of both to be honest. But if I had to pick one, the mountains for me! Enjoy your outing!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      The mountains and the trails do have an attraction. Got hooked on to it. But the sound and smell of waves is a pleasure in itself!

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  4. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    I love both too! Hope your trail time tomorrow is wonderful!

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks for commenting. It’s a tough choice.

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  5. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    I rarely go into the water here in the US but I like walking on the shore and hiking in the woods.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      You are from an island 😊! Your standard for beaches would be pretty high!

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