Unexpected time out from work found me at the beach for a swim and suntan. I took advantage of the hot weather as I sensed the beach days of summer were starting to taper off before winter.
After a swim I was sitting on the beach; people watching and enjoying my afternoon off work. There were plenty of surfers, swimmers, and guys on their stand up paddleboards. Folks were tanning, reading, sleeping, laughing and kids were playing on the beach. Beyond the breaks a boat of fishermen were heading back to shore with their catch.
In the curiosity of people watching, I noticed holidaymakers and locals who were swimming; begin to join in with the fishermen to haul in the catch of fish. Kids and random bystanders started to help by pulling in the ropes of the nets that were dragging through the surf.
The helpers appeared to be inexperienced ‘fishing’ people who were full of enthusiasm and joy to be helping the fishermen. It was like watching a game of tug-and-war. Yet; there was no war; only comeradie. They all pulled their weight to bring in the heavy boat.
The strength of the team is what bought the boat back onto its trailer amongst lots of smiles, sighs, and grunting due to the heavy load.
It was a pleasure to watch people who were committed and enthusiastic get the boat back onto its trailer. These photos were taken from my cell phone, as I was caught up in my own interest and the moment.
My experience was an everyday example of people coming together to collaborate.
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