Diffused sunlight through a bank of Cumulus Humilus brought a changeable day with glimpses of sunshine.

The air temperature was 18 degrees, water temperature 15 degrees and many people on the beach.

White chalky cliffs, rich golden sand, opaque sea with strong rolling waves and a blue sky veiled with low-lying clouds.

It was very easy to get into the water as a moderate swell washed bladder wrack and soft fern like weed. The water got deep quickly and was very pleasant to swim in. The drag was powerful and made it a challenge to swim any distance across the line of the waves. Salty water has an amazing ability to free the spirit and allow freedom of movement and feeling. The white cliffs lend lots of drama to the situation. The grandeur of what God has made and how these mighty elements interact with each other, is truly spectacular.

Nothing that humans can do have ever or will ever out-majesty such seemingly basic components of our world.

My muscles ached today- too much London yesterday. Easily remedied- a dip in the briny and a swim in that mighty body of water….

“Oceans” (where feet may fall)

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Hillsong United