The sound of water waves rolling against the shore, the view of the seagulls pouncing overhead, and the scent of sunscreen describe a typical Saturday in South Padre Island. Strategically situated such that one can relax and experience the ambiance of a fresh beach, the Island provided a memorable getaway experience. The sand, sun, and the infinite ocean waters made the island nothing like any other place I have ever visited. When I set my feet on the beach of South Padre Island, I felt like I was in paradise.
The beach itself brought all the delight. This gleaming move away embraced limitless miles of white sands. At daytime, the sun’s rays streamed down upon the sand, causing the beachgoers to spring up after their feet touched the scorching sand. Nevertheless, near to the Mexican Gulf where the ocean water-dampened and “numbed my cheeks,” young kids chuckled while their sand-built citadel was being swooped by a gigantic wave (Liu, 65).
Cotton towels must be the permanent residents of the beach. The sun enthusiasts spent most of their time lying upon the towels so as take up even extra searing sunbeams. The plenty sand gave a spongy sensation for teenagers plunging after a ball at the beach volleyball contest. At the same time, the beach sand cushioned some aged men exchanging stories while waiting for the famished game fishes which swim across the ocean waters of Padre. Across the beach, I witnessed a rainbow of umbrellas as well as seashells of superb design with charming colors; a sight of paradise.
The Gulf of South Padre Island is another attraction. The speeding waves calmed and offered great amusement for several visitors. I could not have really “made sense” of absolute calmness until I stood along the shore of the Island during the nighttime (Liu, 65). The reek of the salty water, the sensation of the breeze, and the spectacle of the ship lights across the distance appeased my senses in a unique way.
It was summer and the days were hot. The ocean waters were full of activities mainly by the tourists. Some tourists struggled to hang on top of the swooping waves while others got swallowed in the bulging ocean waters emerging with the flavor of salt trickling down their throats. Nonetheless, they were mysteriously, in high spirit to float and play with the ocean waters.
South Padre Island drew all kinds of people in search of the enjoyment which this island provides. On that particular day, a group of associates water-skied, causing the ocean water to temporarily separate as they tore through the water like a blade rips a sheet. Young adults in love sat along the shore gazing at the sunset and making “some small talk.” (Liu, 66) The scenery must have aroused a feeling of the world coming to an end and the sensation that it rotated around them at that instance. On the opposite side of the Padre beach, a duo of admiring grandparents stared closely at their young ones. These young grandchildren, taunted with the mysteries of the ocean waters, gazed inquisitively at the water waves striking their feet while roving back to the Gulf within the Island.
If you tour South Padre, surely you will create lasting memories of the water paradise. The Island fulfills every visitor’s needs; its major purpose is to satisfy its many visitors. It is delightful; a sensation that overpowered me when I stepped on the shoreline. Whether I am looking for fun or a place to relax and invigorate myself, the beach of Padre Island is the best destination to cater to my every wish; it makes me feel completely free of all burdens and worries.
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