Maybe it’s the to and fro of the tide that pull us south to the Beaches of Alabama… Our hearts yearn for it. Perhaps Southern Saltwater flows in our veins; we need the Gulf’s infusion every now and then. To stand in the sea casting a line or in solitude as the ever patient Egret watching the horizon…
The ancient rhythm of the tides echo the soul’s heartbeat. White Sugar Sands gently scrub our bare feet of ordinary workday cares…
Gulf Breezes clear our heads to dream of sandcastles again; built in a day- gone the next. Yet always worth the temporary wonder…
‘Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should be empty, open, choiceless as a beach- waiting for the gift from the sea.’ Anne Morrow Lindbergh
A sunrise walk. A perfect shell. Tiny sandpipers chasing seawater…running out, scampering back on twiggy feet while the ocean plays it’s foamy game. Beaches of Alabama- the jeweled land of Royal Reds, Brown Pelicans, Crystal White Sand, Sapphire Skies and Emerald Water.
We are like Boats waiting…Rocking our silent lullabies. Tethered, waiting to be set free- to sail away to the Beaches of Alabama. 
Stunning sunsets, breathtaking colors- then gently the air, sky and water turn to shimmering priceless Twilight’s Gold.
Take a child, a sweetheart, old friends or heartache to the Beaches of Alabama… patiently wait for the enchantment to begin…
‘Alabama just breaks my heart- it’s so pretty, it just breaks my heart into little pieces’ Michael Lee West
Here in our Sweet Home Alabama, summer vacations, we know- the Beaches of Alabama have their own special magic- a tonic all year round. Salt Air, Sunlight and Gulf Waters- refresh, renew, heal and restore…
Love y’all, Camellia
*All of these glorious stunning photographs are the sole property of Jeremy Miniard. We are perpetually grateful for his generosity in sharing them with us! Find Jeremy at jeremy.miniard.fineartsofamerica.com
*Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s quote is from her landmark work- ‘Gift of the Sea’. * The absolutely true quote…’Alabama is so pretty… it breaks my heart in tiny pieces’ by Michael Lee West is from her wonderful and zany book set in Alabama…’ Mermaids in the Basement.’ Both would be tremendous beach reads this summer!
*Beaches of Alabama was first written here on Camellia’s Cottage in July 2017 and has been slightly edited and updated. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Camellia's Cottage 
Looks like “Blue” made it down to your neck of the woods. lol 🐦
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Needed a vacation! 😂
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This shure is purty. You done good, girl. Very beautiful post and those gorgeous pictures put it over the top for wish I were there.
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Thank you darlin’ Yes, Jeremy’s pics always make me look good ! 😅 I think our beaches are a well kept secret! 😎💙😎
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Just beautiful 😘💕💕💕
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Thank you! So kind… 🌸
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Ahhhhhh!! Just lovely. Thanks, Brenda.
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Thank you! The photographs are stunning! Jeremy is amazing!
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Great post. Beautifully written. Love the quotes too and Jeremy Miniard`s photos are stunning! Thanks for sharing, Camellia.
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Thank you so much! Jeremy went to school with one of my daughters- he began posting photos that blew me away! I had just started blogging…he took pity on me! 😂
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And now you give him visibility! Win-Win situation.
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Absolutely! Most.y a win for me! He won in 2 categories in an Alabama publication! We are so proud! 💜
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Cool! 🙂
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Oups! Sorry. I meant to write Brenda, but got confuse with your blog’s name.
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No apologies, I love it when I’m called Camellia- I need to explain again why I write as this charming character Camellia! 🌸🌺🌸
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Yes, it would be nice to read this post! Now, you got me curious.
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I’m going to do it soon! 🌺 Have been without WiFi today! forgive me for just now seeing this! ❤️
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No worries. I am so late in my reply. I have been helping my son preparing for his final exams.
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what a lovely beach! I hope you had a great time ☺️☀️
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Yes we love the Alabama beaches…I think the tide pulls us down there every year! ❤️
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