LIFE IS A BEACH WALK!

George Town Villas has a very unique beach located on the quiet end of Seven Mile Beach that provides peace and tranquility for those who enjoy the sun, bird watching, reading a book or watching the cruise ships slip in and out of Georgetown Harbor in the distance.

For more adventure you might walk the beach. Wait until you see the rest of Seven Mile Beach with its' white sand and intense turquoise water! I prefer walking in the morning when the air is cooler: This is also the time when I am most energized. I travel light ( bathing suit, hat, sun glasses and a bottle of water ) as I am often tempted to "cool off" a few times along the way. Hint: Freeze the bottle and it will stay cold. Walk at low tide when the sand is firm; otherwise it will feel like you are trekking through thick snow. Keep alert because you are going to encounter a variety of sights.

On occasion, I have run into friends from home, strolling on the beach, who have disembarked from a cruise ship for the day. You will notice grape, almond and many types of palm and evergreen trees along the beach. I often see interesting wildlife such as salamanders, schools of fish, turtles, hermit crabs, sand crabs and once, a baby stingray.

I particularly like taking a walk after a storm. Lots of small shells and delicate sea fans often wash ashore; these can be added to your seascape collection. It is against Marine Park Law to take sea fans from the ocean floor, but if they wash up on the beach, they are used for the taking. I rinse the fans thoroughly; let them dry outside and then spray paint them in a metallic gold color. They can be decoratively placed between the branches of a Christmas tree or used as an embellishment to a wrapped gift or silk flower arrangement.

After walking, you can enjoy the beach for some exhilarating snorkeling or swimming. I have a favorite cove that I use when I swim, snorkel or float on a raft. Don't miss our sunsets! They are the most spectacular I have ever seen with the many pastel hues of blue, pink and lavender radiating up from the horizon. I like sitting at the beach after dark at the water's edge, listening and watching the water gently lap onto the shore; it is a perfect way to end the day in paradise.  

~ by Diane Faulkner