Monday, September 27, 2021

When everyone else is working

I remember back when I used to live in Coogee, there would those days when I wouldn't be working and would head to the beach.  It would always be lovely.  The sun would be out, the breeze would be cool and I would just spend the day lazing on the sands.  One thing that always confused me was what all the people also on the beach "did".  As in what did they actually do for a living?  For food?  For rent?  How was it possible that there were so many people who were able to be so free with their lives?
I had a day off so I found myself in the position of one of those people at the beach with nothing to do.  Eamon and John were also free, so we all went together.
The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.  The sun was shining and the temperatures were warm without being overbearing.
Shek O is a lovely place to visit.  It is one of the iconic beaches to visit on Hong Kong island.  The sands are white, the bay is well protected and there are shops just behind the beach where you can buy food and drinks.  I thought back to my Coogee days and wondered why I didn't take more time off to enjoy the beach on these more quiet days without the crowds.