FAMILIES, friends, student and community
organizations usually hang out at the different spots along Beach Road
from Garapan to San Antonio. They also bike, jog or walk on the pathway
while others swim, ride a boat or fish in the lagoon.
All
this is a common sight everyday of the week, but have you ever tried a
leisurely walk on the beach from the Microl intersection all the way to
PIC? The walk includes a return trek to where you parked your car so it
doesn’t sound that appealing, unless you are joining a walkathon.
I did walk from across the Ada Gym in
Susupe to PIC one afternoon a few weeks back, taking my own sweet time
as I took photos of things and people along the way — the waves gently
lapping on the shore, kids swimming and adults sailing or canoeing. I
was having a blast but then it rained hard and I had to run back to my
car to keep my camera dry.
A couple of weeks ago, I joined a group
for a coastal walk starting from San Antonio, passing by the PIC
beachfront and proceeding all the way to Invasion Beach. The walk was
brisk and I had to keep running to catch up with everyone while taking
snapshots along the way. It was not easy but it was enjoyable. We passed
by a couple of fishermen patiently standing with their poles in the
water, tourists relaxing in lounging chairs on the beach, kids splashing
water at each other.
There are so many wonderful sights to see on the beach — things that a lot of us take for granted.
Why not try a relaxing stroll on the
beach barefoot? Enjoy the experience of sinking your toes into the sand
while the warm water laps at your feet. Take photos along the way,
capture priceless moments, meet new people or just breathe in the sea
breeze.
Try to do it late in the afternoon or at
dawn just before the sun comes up. It’s a heady experience having the
beach all to yourself with no screaming kids, passing cars, smoke from
the grill, the smell of barbeque or loud music from a pavilion. Just you
and the sky and the vast blue sea and the beach. You can walk all you
want and see only your own footprints. This is an adventure that you
will not only treasure but one that will refresh and rejuvenate your
mind and body.
