A Trip to the Beach

Yesterday at my writing class the homework was to draw a map of somewhere you had been and put an X where events had happened and see if this would trigger a story.  Today Jamie Ridler asked, "Where do you wish to travel?" so I decided to combine these two activities.  It was amazing because when I was thinking of each of these things independently I was drawing a blank.  There are so many places I would like to visit and so many memories I could place on a map but when thinking of the two things together an answer that felt right came immediately.  The place that  I would like to revisit, that has great memories, is a small house on the beach.  It is not my house but belongs to everyone who is lucky enough to visit.  I don't personally know the owners but when I walk in the front door, I immediately feel at home. Every small room leads to the ocean either through a door or a window.  There is a porch lined with rocking chairs and a deck for sunning.  There is a short path that leads to the beach,   The beach  is often empty.  When you do see a group of people it is usually a family enjoying a reunion.  People play with frisbees, walk their dogs, or read a book with their feet in the water.  There are no high rise buildings, shopping malls, or fancy restaurants.  It is just a place to go with your family to share time and make memories.  Thank you Jamie for today's question.  I've just added something important to my agenda.  I am going call for  reservations so that we all can  look forward to making new memories at an old favorite beach place!