On a Summer Day Essays - Sports, Beach, Recreation, Surfing, Leisure

On a Summer Day Essays - Sports, Beach, Recreation, Surfing, Leisure On a Summer Day Leaving the city before sunrise and travelling for lovely and relaxing scenery, I reached a distant town somewhere north bound of Luzon and found the perfect place for my weekend. I saw a mesmerizing view of the pellucid sea and lush mountains. It was around 9:00 in the morning and I felt the scorching sun warm the soft and fine white sand between my toes. I looked at the white fibrous clouds and blue skies above and saw birds circling in the air. A gushing wave came and hit the hefty rocks on the shore. I felt refreshed as the saltwater mist touched my cheeks and a gentle breeze patted my back. The beautiful beach is a pleasant place to unwind. I felt the company of cheerful people enjoying the heat and waves. On my left side, I saw a group of children building sand castles and heard the loud laughter of girls chatting. A little girl in flower-printed bathing suit perseveringly looked for and picked up the prettiest seashells on the shore. Under the green beach umbrellas that lined in rows, friends and colleagues talked with each other and took pictures of the captivating sea. On my right side, I saw a colorful spotted beach ball continuously bouncing in the air as teenagers actively play. With sunglasses and eyes sealed shut, white tourists lay on the sand and enjoyed the sweltering UV rays. Others enjoyed their swim with the cold water and playful waves. Many locals and tourists reveled in the fast and fun banana boat ride and sliced through the waves with red paddles through kayaking. Others found enjoyment in battling with the large waves with their colorful surfing boards. I took a 15-minute boat ride and reached another paradise. There were big and verdant palm trees which stand on the side, crystal clear water which was calm and gleaming white sand that spread far. Egrets flew down and pecked on small fishes in the water. The people in the area were fewer than those in the first resort I've gone to. Some were grilling hotdogs and others were slumbering under nipa huts. I walked on the smooth sand and sun-warmed rocks on the shore and felt the summer breeze in my hair. I rested on the white sunbath chair and felt quenched as the watermelon shake slipped down through my throat. I entered the nearest beach restaurant to satisfy my hungry stomach. The savorous aroma of chicken barbeque entered my nostrils and the smoke of the grill blew on my face as I sat on the last remaining chair. The customers were in great delight as the waiters served them bountiful seafood platter. I felt satiated as I devoured the freshly cooked lobsters and prawns, and the delicious grilled meat. Before I left, I tried their tourist-favorite creamy strawberry ice cream. I spent the rest of my day at the resort spa that offered a very serene and relaxing ambience. The very welcoming and friendly resort staff made feel at home. The scent of lavender and eucalyptus provided a soothing and sedative effect. The calming colors of the interior created a luxurious feel. The cozy and cool atmosphere gave me a good rest for the warm summer day. The aesthetic view of the beach from the spa was perfect. Indeed, it was an unwinding day for me to be far from the city and close to the picture-perfect scenery of the beach.