The Allure of the Beach
I
absolutely love going to the beach. There’s something about that first step onto the sand—the breeze, the salt in the air, the sound of the waves—that makes everything feel a little lighter. I’m heading to Charleston, SC later this month, and yes, the beach is definitely on my list.
But did you know beach trips weren’t
always seen as a relaxing getaway? In the 1700s, people thought the seaside was wild and even a bit dangerous. It wasn’t until doctors began prescribing sea air and saltwater bathing as cures for various ailments that beachgoing started to catch on.
By the 1800s, it had become all the rage in places like England and
France. Bathing machines—wooden carts on wheels—were used to help people (mostly women) enter the water away from public view. These strange little huts would be rolled right into the surf so bathers could slip into the water modestly and then emerge without being seen.
Thanks to trains, cars, and changing fashions,
the beach eventually became a destination for everyone.
Whether you're walking the shoreline or just sitting with your toes in the sand, the beach has a way of restoring something inside us.
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