Winter beach activities are not negotiable.

The tour was a package, it was essential to follow the tour commander’s orders.

Having never served in the military the holiday makers wondered if they would have enjoyed it more than this ordeal.

At the end of the 8 day tour (of duty), they were treated to an out-of-tune choir performance and lemon sorbet ice cream.

But they would always have the photographs, the memories and some new friends.