I'm not much of a beach person, preferring ponds and lakes for swimming. I think perhaps it's from two summers of beach rentals with infants & toddlers that permanently spoiled the whole sand/beach experience for me. Photos like this remind me why most people so love the ocean though.
This past October, my husband and I spent a week on Cape Cod sans family for the first time. I happen to be a serious beach lover, but I was concerned that the lack of children, sisters, nieces and nephews, and the occasional parent might make me too sad – NO – we had a wonderful time and plan to go in October again this coming fall. Once you are not hauling around everything for everyone else, you may find it a whole new experience!
Well, I’m sure you may be right. We are off to Mexico on Friday for Spring Break, which will be our first beach vacation in 10 years. While it won’t be family-free or stress-free, I’m sure it will be a great improvement from twin babies and a toddler 10 years ago!