Walked to Value Master to pick up the products I left in Portland. They actually had a couple of bottles of summer’s eve on the shelf, but when I saw that 735J price tag I understood why they were still there. I opted for a bar of lavender Palmolive soap. My body will just have to understand.
After I left the store I searched for a driver to take me to a beach. Saw an older gentleman standing in front of nice roomy van. He asked if I needed a ride, told him yes to the beach. Said he only takes groups but has someone else in mind. He walks over to the white corolla and taps on the window. Poor guy was napping.
“He takes single passengers. This is a good man. He’ll take care of you.”
And so begins my experience with “drivah A”. He’s “A” because he’s the first driver I added to my contacts and hung out with…his name doesn’t begin with an “A”.
Told him I wanted to lounge on the beach, but because I was staying on the cliffs I didn’t know what properties would allow me to crash for a while. He suggested Margaritaville so that’s where we headed. “drivah A” is not much of a talker/conversation contributor but I found him to be a kind, gentle soul. Someone with an unaggressive nature. I took his number and said I will call when I’m ready to leave.
What a splendid day it is!!! Margaritaville is the perfect place to chill. Free lounge chairs (get there early) with umbrellas. Just tip the working guys who set you up and dig those holes to anchor the umbrellas. Not easy stuff out in that sun. Free WIFI but it’s not consistent. They won’t chase you from a table no matter how long you park there. The beach has a nice expanse and the stream of interesting people that pass through is quite entertaining.
I stayed inside most of the time doing a little writing and a lot of people watching. My intentions were to stick around and have a late lunch here. That is until I saw the menu prices. I knew they were expensive but GEEEEE I couldn’t see myself paying $8 for French fries in a paper cone. But people were ordering food like it was practically free. I ordered a bottle of water and a cup of ice…that almost broke my morning budget.
