When I “planned” this vacation, I really didn’t plan it well. There were many places I could go from the well known Sanya to other areas. I didn’t want to be among really large crowds which I would find in Sanya. I really wanted to enjoy a beach without crowds. (*Even though masks are not required here, now that travel is really opened up here in China I thought it still a good idea to go to more remote places like Xiangshui Bay. They are expecting cases to increase again as asymptomatic people move around.)
People who know me also know I generally always keep moving and doing things. A remote area means more time in travel to go places or just learning to relax for awhile. I chose the latter.
This place is beautiful.
The first two days I did go places for part of the day then decided I would stay put. I spent my days reading using my Kindle app, swimming in the pool, laying out by the pool or beach, long walks or runs on the beach, boogie boarding, and taking naps. At first it was difficult to just relax but I’m glad I did. I’m the most rested I’ve been in a long time.
Even my run was relaxed. 9 km/hour.
Boogie boarding here is a bit different than when I lived in VA Beach. There you could walk out far from the beach and still touch sand. Here the water is deep close to shore. But fun nonetheless. It has been a long time since I’ve done that.
Images from a long beach walk:
I found a restaurant off site less than a km away where all the waitresses were nice. I went there every night. One night I decided to buy the live fish and sea urchin and have it cooked for me.
My whole meal was 121 RMB or about $17.70. it was delicious.
Other food I ordered while here:
I will miss this vacation as it was very relaxing. I met some nice people who were very friendly, only three other foreigners the whole time, and enjoyed lounging by the pool. Now back to relax a few days in my apartment before school starts again.