Now I can stop whining about private resorts because I found a way to the secret beach! Well, it's not really a secret, it's just not privatized. I found out yesterday the differing views of people here on Steemit. Some people can really get reactive when it comes to the word/title 'private' but I think it just reflects poorly on the attention span of some people. That's just the effect of social media and not getting off your phones, hey! But maybe it's just not paying attention to details, my language ability or the defensive political side of people. Or maybe everything is just in my head, so shooooo diabolic voices!
But did you know that the best things in life are free however cliché? I know you like that so please stop the pretense. But if you work 9-5, I think it just makes sense to pay for everything. So you can buy a private property when you're already too old to even run around. I know a retired expat in a nice, secluded beach in Ecuador with a massive beach house. But he's too old, too sick to even walk and enjoy the beach. Anyway, I was one of the traveling 'workaway' volunteers to walk his dogs during sunset. So in the end, I was the one running around and enjoying his empty beach house more. So you see what I mean? It's cool to have a private property that you protect with all your might (sacrificing your manners, ethics, and intellect) because you worked hard for it all your life. It only does not make any sense to have a beach house when you're dying. Why can't you enjoy something while you're still young? It does make sense for people to defend this ideology or what's dear to them (money) because everyone seems to be following it huh. So if you are worried about those who shit on your property, it's because the capitalist system imposed on them that gangsta behavior. It's not rocket science. Go have a think.
And so much for that rant, sigh...my heart. Good thing I have my cardio workout now. Anyway, I'm happy again that I discovered other ways to the beach. I only have to go through undeveloped roads (don't make the politicians rich with your taxes, hey!) and sandy paths, that's why I'm loving my new bicycle! Isn't it nice to have my own vehicle and go wherever I want for free? The best part is that I don't need to spend money on petrol.
What a really great afternoon to bike around! This is going to be my new routine. Isn't it nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and rush hour traffic? I like cycling on narrow roads because the vibe here is nicer and the people are more laidback. I also love seeing kids cycle beside me. The people in the small villages were happily answering my questions about the directions. Someone also let me go through the private property and was nice enough to point me back to the main road. I think cycling not only connects me to mother nature, it also restores my faith in humanity. This activity makes me feel like I'm still part of mankind. Isn't that great?
Just watch out for those killer coconuts on the way! Would it be such a shame to naturally die because of a random coconut? Too bad I won't be able to blog about that when I'm dead.
I am thinking of taking nice pictures of the nature around here. I'm also interested in taking photographs of the bugs and farm animals. Geckos, butterflies, goats, dragonflies, cows, and birds. Next time, I'm going to bring a snorkeling gear and take underwater pictures too. I think animal and underwater photography would be another great hobby to add to my life.
This beach is not really the best beach on the island but I really like it because it's not crowded and it's close to my place. I'm still having a hard time waking up early to catch the sunrise here though. But I think it's also nice to hang out here in the afternoon, stare at the sea or read a book.
The only thing about this beach is that it's always low tide that one can actually just walk up to the middle. And the water is very calm.
I think this is actually more of a fishing village as you can see. But there's a resort around here too with some tourists. Not a tourist-hater, but just saying.
Anyway, I love being able to cycle to the beach and get off my computer for a couple of hours. Next time, I will try to discover other beaches that I can still go to for free.
Great to see you out on the bike, I will be back out on mine next month once the icy roads have cleared haha.
Private beaches its a bit greedy really I can understand beach house but claiming a whole beach I have never understood! Hence the fact like you I find my way onto it to enjoy. Its a whole mine field ownership really, I mean who really owns what? I prefer to think of it a guardianship but hey thats just me. I guess in some cases a very small beach garden; like a few feet square, maybe acceptable but no I couldn't own a beach. Seems to importance to people wellbeing the water and that connection to take away 💯🐒
Yeah, it is worse when a resort or a beach bar totally blocked the waterfront ... unless you pay of course. It's ridiculous especially to those who live here and used to freely go to these beaches. But we can find some ways around!
Indeed there is always theres a way around, i like it 💯🐒
Always hated the private beaches from the hotels maybe because I really want to have one myself ( while I can enjoy it ).
The bike seems to do a pretty good job and I always enjoyed to drive mine "off road". Way more fun and no need to check for cars and shit
But you can have a beach house, why not?
I know being in a car-centric place, it can be daunting to ride my bike on the main highway. I try to avoid that and mountain bike helps!
A beach hut would be nicer atm actually. A house...somewhere down the road maybe.
I'm thinking about buying a patch of dirt close to the beach and just build a hut. When I become a crypto-millionaire (hopefully while I'm still young), I'll change it to a beach house...
that is a good plan!!
I hope we will all be wealthy in 2020! hurry up crypto big plans ahead
Let's hope for the best!
So that guy basically died alone with a really big house. hmmm. Being an expat is not all fun and games i suppose.
lol he didn't die yet! I think...
Don't get hit by a coconut!
That would be sad.
Obstacles!
glad to see that your cycle fun is continue. Glad to know that you found an other way to beach. keep sharing your wonderful experience @diabolika
Awww thanks @kamchore!
Here you go, my dear:
From another era...
Yes! This bike is such a positive development for you... You might need to change your name to @diabikeka...
Exploration. Exercise. Exchanges with others... It's all good!
And yes; finish Atlas Shrugged at the beach. lol
Sigh, June 10, 2014, Nha Trang beach Vietnam lol.
lmao... OMG. That's hysterical! How far did you get?
I stopped reading this book while traveling lol. Before the boring John Galt's speech.
very good travel and awesome story dear @diabolika
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keep it up dear
@diabolika
Traveling in a beautiful place thanks so much for taking photographs in beautiful places. Really your choice is very good .......
Excellent story, nice post, thanks for sharing
Nice travel, great post, thanks for sharing
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Great trip, I really like let alone to relax
nice story and good travel
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When you really think about it isn’t Steemit capitalist? Almost all the power in the hands of few. I enjoyed your post though. I’m still in my first month on Steemit it’s been rough.
Oh it is.
very good travel..
and beautiful nature..
i love your post..
dear @diabolika