Had to take the kids somewhere by the beach, so went for a jog as I wait.
People watching is incredible.
Seeing people who are out of shape clearly trying to get into shape.
Seen parents playing with their kids in the ocean.
I passed the same guy every time I come to the beach.
An older man, with long silver hair wearing American flag shorts.
Every time we pass each other, he gives me the thumbs up and says “awesome!”.
He reminds me of the quintessential Hollywood Vietnam veteran. Enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the beach, contrasted with whatever his life experience was.
Who knows… he could have been a deadhead draft dodger for all I know (and I say that without judgment - I don’t think I would have gone to fight in Vietnam).
And then at the end of my jog, as a reminder of the awesomeness of nature, I captured this: