beach

After a needed coffee stop at Timmy's for those who malfunction without their caffeine, we headed off to Point Franks to spend the day relaxing, playing football, volleyball, and building sand objects. We left the overcast and humid weather in Waterloo, opting instead for the somewhat cloudy but hot temperatures near Grand Bend. Unfortunately I cannot comment about the scenic drive there since I was sleeping in the backseat.

The water was clear, a pleasant temperature, and provided excellent opportunities for swimming, for throwing each other, for engaging in chicken fights (to which I can attest my friend and I proudly won), and for playing football.

Molded, dampened, and shaped from our hands, the neutral-coloured granular sand soon took the form of a sea turtle. Later, however, a family also seeking refuge at the beach strategically placed their belongings in the direct presence of the turtle. It appears this particular type of turtle has now become endangered. More sand later became the mode of transportation rarely adopted by my sister, namely a kayak. Standing waist-deep in sand, my sister was equipped with a branch-like paddle as she maneuvered her sand kayak which was complete with "bungee-wood".

The beach always seems to entice people to bring fresh fruit, candy, and snack foods. After indulging in sweet green grapes, we soon planted a grape forest. Unfortunately, the grape forest was deforested by loggers (also referred to as people's feet). Not to worry, though, I reforested the grape forest, but alas I fear the soils are not fertile enough at the beach to support my ambitious endeavours. Overall though, it certainly was a relaxing and fun adventure at the beach!!