Today was our Sabbath so we spent the day at the beach!  It was a beautiful drive to Montelimar Beach on the Pacific Ocean.  We had a day pass at the only all-inclusive resort in Nicaragua.  First up was breakfast at the buffet.  Then we all settled into our preferred locations.  Half of us stayed by the pool while the other half went to the beach.  I went to the beach.  I wanted to hear the ocean and swim in the sea.  Annette was very firm about her swimming rules.  There is a strong undertow at the beach so she insisted that we stay in water below our waist and that we only swim in a group.  Well, she was right; the undertow was strong and the water was so rough it pulled your pants off!
Our little group of beach bums spent the day walking along the shore and beachcombing.  There were many treasures to be found.  For most of the day, we were the only people on the beach.  Even the lifeguards joined our beachcombing efforts. 
Lunch at the buffet had fresh fish and paella--yay!  The day ended with bodysurfing in the ocean while the sun was setting.  There was much laughter and shrieks of joy.  What a perfect day, a true gift from God.

with Christ,
Sandie