Day 3: The Sun Also Rises
I woke up today with lots of red bumps all over my face. Something’s going on here. Either I’m allergic to my sunscreen, sheets or Cancun. I’m fairly hideous at the moment, with a bright red bumpy rash spreading across my face. Seriously, it’s monstrous.
I’m punishing the sun for being so mean to my feet. Shoes are torturous, yet I donned my flip-flops and very slowly shuffled my way to Wal-Mart. In Cancun! Who knew? I was in search of some Solarcaine or other such after-sun relief. No dice, but I did get some diet Pepsi, so I think the trip was a success. After our outing, my mom and I continued to shun the sun by reading in the shade on the porch of our villa and staring out to sea. I’m 2/3 through The Awakening, and think it is the perfect beach read. The setting is along the sultry Louisiana coast on the Gulf of Mexico and the description of the perfumed air, colorful flowers and languid heat could be describing the atmosphere of Spring Break Cancun 2006! My mom and I watched the sun set from our front porch. The sun seems to just drop from the sky; you can actually see it moving toward the horizon. Once the sun was safely tucked in for the night, we went for an evening stroll on the beach and stopped in the take-out restaurant in a neighboring resort for a fruit salad and fruity coleslaw. And then we made some mac & cheese for dinner.