Imagination in sand


Sand castles are a staple of the beach especially in summer when kids are out of school and more vacationers spend hours at the shore. I've been saving a compilation of sandcastles to share at a later date but this one was so imaginative I just couldn't wait to share it with you.

A drip-sand wall surrounds the castle with its medieval village. A cobblestone-like path to the castle door, some turrets in the woods (made of seaweed), a swimming pool, and campground comprise the four distinct areas that are well-defined and filled with intricate detail.
These turrets in the woods have drip-sand trees scattered among the seaweed bushes and shrubs. Seashells decorate the turret roofs. (Like the air conditioning units that dot the condo roofs in the area, perhaps?)
The swimming pool was heavenly with flowers floating in the water and sea shell lounge chairs arranged around the edge of the pool. The sand-condos surrounding the pool would be the envy of most medieval folks I'm sure.
The campground area in front of the main castle had a center bonfire, lovely landscaping, and each round hut had a seashell doorway. Just plain clever. Then I saw the best part... outside the door to one of the little huts was a tiny, tiny pair of purple sandals. Just how cute is that!

I was amazed with the imagination and the ingenuity in this sand masterpiece. I do hope this architect and designer goes on to a successful and fulfilling life and makes expressive and ingenious places for others to enjoy for a long, long time.

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