Beach Memories: Nongsa & La Caleta
Nongsa Beach: Childhood Memories
Family Fun and Fishing
I used to spend my holidays at Nongsa Beach in my hometown. It’s about an hour’s drive from the main city. I’d go there with my family and sometimes with friends. We’d plan our trips a day or two in advance, packing food like rice, chicken, snacks, and drinks. We also brought cooking equipment, and I never forgot my fishing rod.
Scenic Route and Fresh Seafood
The journey to the beach was always enjoyable. We’d admire the villages and scenery along the way, stopping to take pictures of the traditional houses, green farms, and the river flowing into the sea. We’d buy fresh seafood like shrimp, crab, and shellfish from a nearby village to cook at the beach.
A Day at the Beach with Friends
I remember one special trip with my friends. We found a cool spot under the trees, spread a mat on the white sand, and enjoyed the gentle breeze. The beach was lively with people playing volleyball, swimming, and building sandcastles. I played guitar while my friends prepared lunch, cooking the seafood over a campfire. The aroma was mouthwatering. I also bought some fresh coconuts from a local vendor.
Fisherman’s Catch
Local fishermen sold their fresh catch to visitors. Many people came just to buy affordable and fresh seafood like fish, cuttlefish, shrimp, crab, and shellfish.
A Perfect Vacation Spot
As the day ended, I felt tired but happy, bringing home my fish and cherished memories. Nongsa Beach is my ideal vacation spot.
La Caleta: A Unique Coastal Gem
Balcony to the Bay of Cadiz
. Daily, large boats visit its waters and say hello to the green trees that surround it. When the wind blows strongly, you can see the fish trying to reach its bank; nevertheless, they can’t do it, because the waters reclaim them like a treasure. I feel good there because I can relax. It’s my favorite place.
When I was a child, I used to go there every afternoon after school. I liked to lay on a big stone, to see the sunset and hear the quiet waves’ sound near me. Then I could imagine all the marine creatures singing from the deep sea. Sometimes, the sun seemed angry, boldly turning red and yellow. Perhaps it didn’t want to leave that amazing place. When the darkness covered the sky, I walked on the bank and looked at the moon reflected on the water. On one occasion I tried to touch it, but I just got my hand full of salt water. I saw the clouds reflected in my hand, and when I breathed, I felt the pure air in my lungs. A sweet flavor filled my whole body.
The sky over this beach is also different from others. A white and bright light crosses it like a ray. The fishermen love this light, but the fish can’t rest quietly, because it disturbs their dreams. What’s this light in the middle of the night? It’s the lighthouse light. Wherever you stand, you may see it. It’s the beach’s guardian.
Therefore, when I’m far from this place, I’m sad, because I miss it. I miss its clear waters, I miss its white sand, I miss its blue sky, and I miss its wonderful lighthouse. Someday I’ll be there again, and I’ll be able to feel the same things I felt when I was a child