"The Beach..."

We have only been to two beaches here in Sierra Leone.  The first time we went was to River Number 2.  It took us two hours to get there and two hours to return.  The beach was great but the trip there and back was difficult.

So, this past Saturday, we decided to try another beach, Bureh Town beach.  The ride there was much better only one hour...that I can deal with.  It does not have the "extras" that the other beach has meaning...a toilet and chairs....but it is a beautiful beach that rivals any beach in Hawaii.

The day was rather over cast with drizzles of rain and one downpour.  But that did not stop us from enjoying the ocean-walking and talking with friends and just plain relaxing.

The kids playing in the waves....

Deb walking, pondering and taking pictures of the scenery...

Sitting around talking with friends...

Hanging out with friends on a large rock...

Walking with friends on the beach...

Enjoying family time...

Having an amazing lunch made by the locals...fresh caught tuna, rice and a great sauce with "small small pepper"...

Enjoying the beauty of the beach...

Playing in the sand by the trees...

It is nice to have these breaks in the routine of the ship.  We can spend a week on the ship without going outside or at times even realize it is raining out.  It was a definite much needed time of rest.  Thanks God for making such an incredible creation for us to enjoy!