Author: beachbound (---.216.140.67.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: 06-26-11 00:01
I have to say, I used to be of the same mindset as Cap'n Wacky. Why would I need an umbrella, just wear my sunscreen and hop in the water when I get too hot, right? It had worked for all our visits over about 5 years going to Culebra.
Then we went down for a couple weeks last July/August. Holy @!#$. I walked onto Flamenco with kids in tow, kindly refusing the umbrella purchase yet again. We found a decent patch of sand not too far away and set up shop, nowhere near any of the already spoken for shade trees. Within half an hour I thought I might possibly melt. How could I have not noticed how hot the sand was on the walk to our spot? The great breeze was still there, why was it so much hotter? I scanned the horizon in the hopes some clouds would offer a brief respite from the volcanic heat beating down on me from the sun. None. Not a one.
I attempted to run on tiptoe back to the umbrella vendor, who by now only had two left, one of which was being pointed at by an older couple just arriving. I shamefully barged up to the umbrella vendor and asked for an umbrella. He hesitatingly looked at me, said "una momento" and conferred with his associate, who was talking with the older couple. Only one umbrella left, the second one was broken. His helper picked up the umbrella and started walking toward the water with the older couple! Long story short, I begged and pleaded with my mangled Spanish and best pitiful face. They eventually found another umbrella. From where, I don't know. I didn't care.
My advice to Cap't Wacky---never say never. Eating your words always leave a little bitter aftertaste. Though not so bad after you wash it down with an ice cold Medalla.
MJ--would you and your cart umbrella like a little private time ;) ????
Sue
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