Another 20 degree day here in Bostonia – the Charles River is frozen solid. Mercifully the sun is shining (Vitamin D deficiencies on top of glacial temps is not a reality I am prepared to accept). Not doing a whole lot for the warmth factor, but at least it lifts the spirits an iota or two. I’ve been dutifully stalking weather.com all week ---- delighted to report it is 85 degrees and sunny in Costa Rica today!Eluded the drudgery of this morning’s commute with thoughts of myself plunked down a beach with a beverage in hand and an unobstructed view of the local scenery (flora, fauna, waves, and of course hunky male specimen with surf boards).
The packing begins tonight (woop woop) – here’s a sampling of this Cape Codders must have beach bag items.
- Water x2 (opt.crystal lite on the go packs to add some flavor)
- Towel/ Sarong
- Sunglasses
- Beachy Read – As they are best read by candlelight in a drafty, overpriced apartment, I recommend leaving Tolstoy/Nietzche and their uplifting compatriots to the dark recesses of winter –– For something more beach worthy check out Jane Austen, Helen Fielding, Isabel Allende, Rebecca Wells etc…
- Sunblock!!! – skin cancer, sunspots, wrinkle bombs…TANOREXICS...do I need to say more?
- SPF lipbalm (tinted always a plus)
- Healthy Snack - one that won’t melt in the heat (nuts, crackers, pretzels)
- Small amount of Money - just a few dollars for a cold drink/ice cream cone
- Hair Elastics
- Extra supply of Tampons
- Pre-package Deodorant Wipes - great if you are on your way to socialize post sun bathing
NOTE: Unless you have a faithful cabana boyto keep an eye on your items (you lucky duck), I say skip the jewels, ditch the cash, and leave the ipod at home. Unattended towels are targets for crimes of opportunity.
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