A MIDNIGHT SWIM
They couldn't resist the lure of a free concert, and the waiter told them bikinis and sarongs were the norm.
Starting on the vodka in their hotel, they mixed generous slugs into bottles of Coke, and went to the beach.
It was heaving with party-goers, the music loud, the atmosphere electric as they danced on sand that still radiated the day’s heat.
Lights sparkling on the sea looked different at night – mysterious and hypnotic. Dropping their sarongs, they slid naked into its silken coolness.
Beach cleaners found their sarongs at dawn.
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The dangers of mixing alcohol and the sea - many lives each year are lost this way.
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers and for this week's photo prompt. You can read other stories, or write your own and join in, by following the Froggie Trail from her blog: https://rochellewisoff.com/
Well that took a sad turn. A cautionary tale
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in Tenerife I read news reports like this.
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteTragic end to a party.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Never underestimate the power of the sea.
DeleteIt was all sounding so romantic and exotic until the end!
ReplyDeleteThey probably thought so too.
DeleteSad and true how fun and excitement can turn into tragedy so quickly.
ReplyDeleteParticularly under the influence of alcohol.
DeleteDoesn't sound like that was the plan all along, but alcohol and parties can do funny things to people.
ReplyDeleteI remember a party or two I'd rather forget!
DeleteHow sad. Happens all the time. Liked the twist.
ReplyDeleteSadly, it does.
DeleteSorry. Didn’t log in and the anonymous comment was from me. R.M. Carlson
ReplyDeleteHi, RM, glad to meet you 😊
DeleteIt happens. A very good cautionary tale.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Margirene - do you think any young person would heed a cautionary tale?
DeleteA tragic turn and a worthwhile lesson, better to learn in type than in person...
ReplyDelete-Angela
A sensible comment - there are two teenagers missing in Tenerife right now, possibly for similar reasons :(
DeleteAlicia here. Water and vodka or any alcohol are a bad combination. You displayed that in a few short words. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia - I've witnessed the consequences.
DeleteGranonine here. All I can say is that at least they went together!
ReplyDeleteI guess that is a comfort, albeit a small one!
DeleteA tragic end to a good night out.
ReplyDeleteSandra
DeleteThis Anonymous business is a real pain, isn't it? I try to remember to sign my comments, but often forget. 😐
DeleteMixing liquor into soft drinks brought back some fun memories of concerts friends and I went to so long ago. Thankfully we never met a tragic end like these two.
ReplyDeleteThose were the days - alcohol was banned at the concerts but we found ways round it!
DeleteI suppose one could say that, apart from the last few moments, they died happy.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness! What a tragic turn of events!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, yes. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteA cautionary tale. Not that it will probably caution many, but hey, its worth a try.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've had 16 comments on here so that's 16 people cautioned!
DeleteThat took a turn, and such is life. A well-told cautionary tale.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anon!
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