The fabulous energy that characterizes the Americano never takes a vacation. In Europe, the indigenous vacationer under the glare of the sun is languorous. Americans are all energy. The children rush into the cold waters and tear through the sand, spraying it all about. The adults heave beach balls, Frisbees, and some fly kites.
Some men fish.
Men and women break for a walk or a jog. Along with them they have brought their projects. They have bicycles, roller blades, shoes for walking or running. They have computers they have wanted to use, computer programs that interest them. And many have books.