Nadine Brown

We recently arrived at a grand old hotel overlooking the shore. This establishment, an elegant dame of the seaside, is painted bright white. The building has a gabled roof with black shingles that are gently weathered by the sun. It is a dignified place, not showy, and it is only three floors tall. The front of the building is lined with orderly rows of decorative windows.

We recently arrived at a grand old hotel overlooking the shore. This establishment, an elegant dame of the seaside, is painted bright white. The building has a gabled roof with black shingles that are gently weathered by the sun. It is a dignified place, not showy, and it is only three floors tall. The front of the building is lined with orderly rows of decorative windows.

We recently arrived at a grand old hotel overlooking the shore. This establishment, an elegant dame of the seaside, is painted bright white. The building has a gabled roof with black shingles that are gently weathered by the sun. It is a dignified place, not showy, and it is only three floors tall. The front of the building is lined with orderly rows of decorative windows.

The rooms on the highest floor have small balconies that jut out of dormers in the roof. This hotel feels timeless, as if it has been sitting here happily for hundreds of years. But it doesn't seem to be tired. Instead, it emanates a feeling of steadfastness, of wisdom and persistence. It is late afternoon, and the other guests are scarce.

The rooms on the highest floor have small balconies that jut out of dormers in the roof. This hotel feels timeless, as if it has been sitting here happily for hundreds of years. But it doesn't seem to be tired. Instead, it emanates a feeling of steadfastness, of wisdom and persistence. It is late afternoon, and the other guests are scarce.

The rooms on the highest floor have small balconies that jut out of dormers in the roof. This hotel feels timeless, as if it has been sitting here happily for hundreds of years. But it doesn't seem to be tired. Instead, it emanates a feeling of steadfastness, of wisdom and persistence. It is late afternoon, and the other guests are scarce.

You think they may be swimming, napping, or reading in the sun. All of these ideas sound appealing. But you will save those options for tomorrow. Right now, you are yearning to explore. You borrow a bicycle that stands with a few others on the side of the building. They are made available for guests, just waiting there cheerfully like a gift.

You think they may be swimming, napping, or reading in the sun. All of these ideas sound appealing. But you will save those options for tomorrow. Right now, you are yearning to explore. You borrow a bicycle that stands with a few others on the side of the building. They are made available for guests, just waiting there cheerfully like a gift.

You think they may be swimming, napping, or reading in the sun. All of these ideas sound appealing. But you will save those options for tomorrow. Right now, you are yearning to explore. You borrow a bicycle that stands with a few others on the side of the building. They are made available for guests, just waiting there cheerfully like a gift.

You have selected a silver beach cruiser with a basket on the front. As you take it by the handlebars, you feel the delight of getting to ride it without making any arrangements or asking for permission. It is simply yours for the afternoon. Sitting back on the comfortable leather seat, you pedal forward. You feel the solid presence of this heavy bike beneath you.

You have selected a silver beach cruiser with a basket on the front. As you take it by the handlebars, you feel the delight of getting to ride it without making any arrangements or asking for permission. It is simply yours for the afternoon. Sitting back on the comfortable leather seat, you pedal forward. You feel the solid presence of this heavy bike beneath you.

You have selected a silver beach cruiser with a basket on the front. As you take it by the handlebars, you feel the delight of getting to ride it without making any arrangements or asking for permission. It is simply yours for the afternoon. Sitting back on the comfortable leather seat, you pedal forward. You feel the solid presence of this heavy bike beneath you.

It is made for a leisurely, smooth ride, as if it will never have any need to move too urgently or rush to get anywhere. You coast down a road parallel to the beach sticking your feet wide out to each side for the fun of it. Even though there's not a single person in sight, it's as if you are showing the world that you have a plan not to exert yourself.

It is made for a leisurely, smooth ride, as if it will never have any need to move too urgently or rush to get anywhere. You coast down a road parallel to the beach sticking your feet wide out to each side for the fun of it. Even though there's not a single person in sight, it's as if you are showing the world that you have a plan not to exert yourself.

It is made for a leisurely, smooth ride, as if it will never have any need to move too urgently or rush to get anywhere. You coast down a road parallel to the beach sticking your feet wide out to each side for the fun of it. Even though there's not a single person in sight, it's as if you are showing the world that you have a plan not to exert yourself.

You don't really know exactly where you are going, but you are hoping to eventually find your way to the water's edge. A salty breeze is blowing past your ears. It ruffles your sleeves gently as the sun shines warmly on your shoulders. The road underneath your tires is well worn in two large wheel tracks. There is a grassy strip down the middle. You watch the strip run by you

You don't really know exactly where you are going, but you are hoping to eventually find your way to the water's edge. A salty breeze is blowing past your ears. It ruffles your sleeves gently as the sun shines warmly on your shoulders. The road underneath your tires is well worn in two large wheel tracks. There is a grassy strip down the middle. You watch the strip run by you

You don't really know exactly where you are going, but you are hoping to eventually find your way to the water's edge. A salty breeze is blowing past your ears. It ruffles your sleeves gently as the sun shines warmly on your shoulders. The road underneath your tires is well worn in two large wheel tracks. There is a grassy strip down the middle. You watch the strip run by you

a line of green against light brown. As you ride, the dunes rise up and down between the road and the waterfront. When you speed up, pushing the pedals faster, the terrain rolls by rhythmically, taking on a mesmerizing quality. In the spaces between the little hills, you get glimpses of sparkling blue waves beyond, like a game of peekaboo.

a line of green against light brown. As you ride, the dunes rise up and down between the road and the waterfront. When you speed up, pushing the pedals faster, the terrain rolls by rhythmically, taking on a mesmerizing quality. In the spaces between the little hills, you get glimpses of sparkling blue waves beyond, like a game of peekaboo.