IN THE SUN

Determined not to waste my final chance of sunshine I rose early for a run along the beach and, after a good breakfast (nice to be back on solids) settled in for some vigorous sunbathing before the UV got too strong.  I found myself in the middle of a crab community but every time I tried for a close-up they vanished down a hole.  Persistence paid off and now I can add a crab shot to the other creatures shown in this blog. 

After a dip in the surf and some time spent reading I decided to set out for the village and see what was going on.  In a word – nothing.  Santa Catalina is only just waking up to tourism based on the excellent surf beach and most of the buildings look as if they’ve been there for years. 

Some were only simple wooden structures but many still enjoy the magic of television.  The petrol station is a case in point. 

Hardly an advert for auto service!  Now the infrastructure is in place many newer buildings will be added and there are clearly plenty of plots for sale.

Returning to our accommodation it was time to take to the shade until the sun weakened.  As the tide came in the surfers started to appear and I could see how the gradual incline of the beach contributed to long lasting waves that offered an extended ‘ride’ for those on boards. 

Eventually the reward for further patience was a wonderful sunset and my suntan seems quite restored although I guess it won’t last too long in England now that winter is here.