On a warm summer’s sunset, I was strolling along the shoreline when my best friend pulled me towards the tides. At first, I was a little irked. I mean, who wouldn’t be if your clothes were suddenly soaked in seawater? But it dissipated in seconds as I caught a glimpse of a majestic stingray, gliding through the waves with grace. I realised I badly needed this evening of what others would call ‘silly joy’, but it made for memories that mean the world to me and I’d bet Sally cherishes them too. Sitting in the billowing waves, feeling the sand ripple like silk and gazing at the pink sky dotted with clouds of gold still feels like a far-away fantasy sometimes. Sharing stories under the glow of the fading sun surrounded by the sea and marine life with someone I really love and adore will always be magical to me.