A Day at the Beach By Suheily Maldonado

Photo1: Fabian Pacheco loads what he will need into his car for a successful day at the beach.
Photo2: Fabian's Cooler is packed with ice and drinks ready to go.
Photo3: Fabian Pacheco drives for what he says is one hour and a half of driving to the beach.
Photo4: Finally, the exit sign to South Padre Island makes the beach seem closer.
Photo5: A watermelon sign off the road announces the prices.
Photo6: Belinda Arredondo and Fabian Pacheco are the proud owners of a $2 watermelon.
Photo7: Samantha San Juan gets ready to spike the ball at an improvised volleyball court at the beach.
Photo8: A group of College students enjoying a match of volleyball.
Photo9: The opposing team getting ready to receive the ball.
Photo10: Enthusiastic about scoring a point, Belinda Arredondo celebrates with glee.
Photo11: Arredondo once again looking happy about her teams' score.
Photo12: A tired but happy Zaira Heredia leaving the beach.
Photo13: After a good game of valley ball, Sergio Burnias sits tiredly looking at the waves.
Photo14: The most popular foot-wear for beaches...flip-flops.
Photo15: Fabian Pacheco and Zaira Heredia leaving the beach.
Photo16: People enjoying a cloudy Saturday afternoon at the beach.
Photo17: Belinda Arredondo and Zaira Heredia getting ready to leave.
Photo18: dusting off the sand before putting everything into the car.
Photo19: People enjoying the beach on a mother's day weekend.
Photo20: Leaving the beach.