As summer kicks into full gear, many are taking a vacation to enjoy some relaxation by the water. But as I watched from the beach, I wondered if people were really getting away — or just taking it all with them.
Beaches today aren’t what they used to be when we were kids and went with a towel, sand bucket, and maybe a small cooler. Now, people bring tents, grills, umbrellas, boogie boards, rafts, sound systems, and huge inflatables. They look like sherpas navigating themselves through the sand.
If you find yourself able to enjoy a getaway this summer, take the term literally. Get away. Leave the stuff at home and travel lightly. You’ll be far more relaxed if you spend time seeing your surroundings instead of watching your possessions.
