at this time of year i am met with imagery of “The Holidays” everywhere online – snowy winter scapes, white dusted christmas trees, mulled wine, fireplaces and simply every possible variation of a typical holiday season. you see it in articles in your Facebook timeline and in the holiday gift guides that pop up on your Pinterest feed. i always end up thinking to myself – this is not MY holiday season. and probably not the the holidays of people living anywhere below the equator. for us…
our holiday season is summer time.
our holiday season is the smell of sunscreen.
our holiday season is eating watermelon by the pool in your swimsuit before noon.
our holiday season is lazing in the sun and falling asleep in the shade.
our holiday season is new beach bats in your Christmas stocking.
our holiday season is building sand castles, not snowmen.
our holiday season is seafood BBQs and ice cold white wine.
our holiday season is hikes in mountains and swimming in rock pools.
our holiday season is melting ice cream and warm fresh strawberries.
our holiday season is outdoor dinners under fairy lights.
our holiday season is long, hot road trips in airconditioned cars.
our holiday season is more #hotdogsorlegs in your Instagram feed than you can shake a stick at.
our holiday season is trying to avoid the Boxing Day crowds that flock to the beaches.
our holiday season is sundowners with a sea view at every opportunity.
these are all pics i’ve taken during our holidays over the past few years (including some vintage gems of my dad and i on Christmas day). only one more week and i can start adding to these photos and memories. happy holidays everyone…