Downstream

morning is breathtaking.
Gone is the mud, now there is
an ocean of water. The beach,
however, looks dull and
overcast; family groups are
having a day out, but no one
is actually swimming, just a
handful of children splash
and paddle, some clutching
big inflatable toys. Perhaps
they’re put off by reports of
strong tides and dramatic
rescues, as well as the recent
advice from the ambulance