Comment from Liz O'Neill

Exceptional

This is a very sensory story. I especially the contrast between the colorful shells and the umbrellas. You have created such vivid imagery it is as if you have painted a delightful picture with words. An artist with oil paints would have no difficulty recreating your description. This is not the "run of the mill" description of the beach. This beach account is exceptional. I have to give you A+. I am voting for this one.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019

Thank you so much for your read and encouraging words. Your review motivates me to continue on.

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Aaaaaah.....to enjoy the sunshine with friends!! :) ;) This is a great entry for the contest...loved your inclusion of your observations of the natives as well as the youth 'attire'! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :)

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019

Thanks for reviewing. Much appreciated.

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

Good entry, Harry. Might want to re-check some punctuation.

Best of luck.

Peace, Lee

we talked of our good fortunate as were able -- Maybe you mean 'fortune'?

we(')re able to vacation in the winter

hand and hand,--hand-in-hand

We walked the beach shore -- In this case, beach and shore seem synonymous.

umbrella, decorated cocktails brought by strapping, young waiters from the beach front bar.--umbrella-decorated, beach-front

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019

Thanks for the catches. No matter how many times I reread I miss something.

reply by humpwhistle on 05-Jul-2019

We all do, Harry. That's what the reviewing process is all about. The trick is to monitor your early reviews and make the necessary changes. Glad I could help. Lee