The Beach Blitzkrieg

If I ever were to leave Chennai, the only thing which I would miss will be the beach! I guess it is an inherent trait of anyone who had the pleasure of living near the coast. Personally speaking, the beach is the place to go, if you are feeling sad or happy or anywhere in between.

Of all the beaches, my favorite happens to be the Elliot's Beach. Why? Well, every time I go to this particular beach, there is something special in store for me. Each time, it is a new experience - like falling in love all over again and again with the same person.

One fine Saturday evening, the night sky dazzled with a thousand twinkling stars. A gentle breeze engulfed us in its cool embrace. A million tiny sparks flew around as the aroma of roasted corn wafted into the air. The myriad stalls adorned the dark shore with their incandescent bulbs casting a warm glow.

I walked bare foot on the silky sands letting the fine grains caress my feet. At that moment, I felt that Mother Nature was embracing my sorrows, slowly eliciting strands of sadness from every cell of my body. The frustration, the angst, the million questions and the futility of it all were gently lifted away from my soul by the cool breeze. I closed my eyes and let the salty taste in the air penetrate my system. I felt a tingling in my skin as I could feel Nature lay her soothing hand on my shoulder.

The water was just a few feet away from where we sat. As we watched the waves rollick into a gigantic white mass and crash against the sandy shore, the evening was magical. The sounds of our laughter reverberated through the shores. The World was far, far away and a moment of absolute peace had transcended upon us.

Every time I head to Elliot's Beach (or any other beach for that matter) and lay down my cares on its consecrated shores, I feel liberated. The beach is an indication for us mortals to cherish the simple joys of life - like walking barefoot in the sand or chasing half-inflated balloons or eating the spicy bajjis or listening to the gentle rumble of the waves or just the feeling of infinite happiness which slowly creeps into your soul at the sight of this beautiful vista.