8 x things you recognize if you don't like the beach either
I feel like the ultimate beach lover, who enjoys blowing off steam by the sea. Yet, in practice, this always turns out to be a bit disappointing. I believe I find the idea much more attractive than the execution. Generally, I want to go home as soon as my towel hits the sand. Are there more people who also find the beach a hassle? And can we conclude that we actually don't like the beach at all? If you recognize the points below, then I think you're actually more suited for the pool.
1. You are endlessly annoyed by all that sand
Well, the beach is just one big pile of sand, so if this makes you really irritable, you might as well stay home. You're going to encounter that sand for a long time everywhere: in your bag, between your toes, in your hair, throughout your house, in short: everywhere.
2. Kids kick sand in your face
This can really make me furious. There are kids who are innocently building a sandcastle with their little shovel, and there are mini-terrorists who dig each other in and throw sand. That last group ensures you get a mouthful of sand while you're enjoying yourself. Well, that can really ruin your day, let me tell you.
3. People shaking out their towels right in front of you
At least as bad as those annoying kids are the people who shake out their towels right next to you. Especially when you've just applied sunscreen and all that sand is sticking to your body, making you have to swim to reapply. Grrr. The absolute worst is that meaningless ‘oh sorry’ afterwards. Just think for a moment before you dump a kilo of sand over someone.
4. Lying on a towel
I prefer to rent a sunbed, but unfortunately, this is not always possible or you just happen to be with people who refuse to pay for a bed. Well, then you're in trouble. You can't just lie down on a bed further away by yourself, because that looks weird. End result: you're lying with eight towels half overlapping in a circle. Does that really make you happy?
5. Music from different people mixed together
People bringing their own speakers, I already have an opinion about that, but as soon as three different types of songs are playing around you while you're there for some peace: pure misery. By the way, I also don't find the music they play at most beach bars worth writing home about.
6. Your feet burn
When it's really hot, your feet can also burn alive on the beach. You often think you can run that little bit to the sea on your bare feet. Well, not at all. Bringing your flip-flops to the sea isn't really an option either, so usually, you just have to accept that it gets scorching hot under your feet.
7. It's way too crowded
Especially when you think of going to the beach in the Netherlands. There you are with the rest of the country on a tiny piece of sand, after having been stuck in traffic for hours. And then to think that you also have to go back. Not relaxing at all.
8. No shade to be found
Generally, it's a case of dying from the heat at the beach. There isn't a square meter of shade to be found. You gave up bringing your own umbrella years ago because that thing just blows away anyway.
Long story short: a day at the beach is not all roses.
