Sunshiny Summertime
I awaken to another four hours of travel time before we reach
After negotiating who gets which room in our temporary home for the week, we kids drop our bags, burst through the sliding back door, race down the steep porch stairs, and climb over the sugary sand dune. Eager to reach the beach, our moods instantly change: soothing peace, happiness, and joy replace frustration. As the week continues, we spend our days resting on colorful beach towels, basking in the warm rays of the bright summer sun.
Visiting the local souvenir shops, my siblings and I noticed a new trend: henna tattoos. We come up with the grand idea of each getting a temporary henna tattoo in hopes of tricking our parents. We put our scheme into action, and laughing the whole time, we grow eager to see our parents’ reactions. Knocking on the front door while bursting with excitement, we jump into our house, surprising our parents. Unfortunately, they did not fall for the trick but instead gave us a typical rolling of the eyes.
The sounds of crystal clear waves, tumbling onto the shore, replay in our minds as we drift to sleep each night. As dusk falls, and the moon and stars in the night sky begin to twinkle, we hastily grab our plastic buckets and cheap flashlights to go crab hunting. Nervously squealing and giggling, we spend hours jumping around trying to catch the speedy ghost crabs. Other nights we go out to eat at local fresh seafood restaurants. Upon entering the Sailor’s Grill, my nose collides with a captivating aroma, making my mouth water. Live music reverberates throughout the scene and I catch myself swaying to the reggae beat.
Going on this trip created an opportunity to experience and learn about a different type of community, a chance to take advantage of quality time with my family, and a way to live for a week with very few worries. Renting this homey, white beach house enabled our family to grasp and hold tight to valuable time spent together through fun activities, relaxation, and many adventures, creating memories along the way.
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