the perfect beach day

Yesterday was pretty much the perfect summer day.  Carina, Loren and I got to Long Branch around 11:30am and basically laid out on the sand all day long.  Lots of sunbathing (and some sun-burning as well), cooling off in the water, reading, talking, having lunch on the beach.  I felt so relaxed.  There were definitely a couple moments where I almost fell asleep just listening to the sound of the waves.  Then the place we went to was also surrounded by shops and restaurants.  So finally around 5:30, we got off the beach and started to explore and have dinner (this restaurant called Shaka - great food!).  I seriously can't wait to plan another day like this one :)