Beer and nudity at the beach
There used to be a drought of craft beer at beach front communities. In years past, Yuengling was the best beer available at my favorite getaway spot, Assateague Island National Seashore, next to Chincoteague, Va.
I would sit under a beach umbrella and sneak sips (technically all alcohol is forbidden at the beach) from a can of Yuengling and try to spot the nudists.
Nudity is also forbidden at this national park, but visiting Europeans have been known to hike miles up the beach and frolic in their birthday suits. At the end of the day, they put swimsuits on and walk back to the populated areas where guys like me eyeball them. The nudists, I have observed, wear skimpy suits and have total tans. They also are firm and fit.
When going to the beach for a week or two of vacation, I have packed the car with a case of my favorite brew. I hate to have all this leisure time and not have my favorite beers with me.
On the other hand, I sometimes search the local shops hoping to discover a new beer.
What is your vacation brew habit?
Do you cart favorite beers with you, stuffing the trunk?
Do you rely on discovering beers at beach liquor stores?
Do you employ some combination of both?
Do you play spot the nudists?
Photo of unidentified swimmers: Getty Images
