Only in the City.

Aug 10, 2008 - 11:25 AM PST

So I decided this morning that it would be a great day to head to the beach by myself and do some reading and relax a bit. I threw some stuff in my bag and headed over. I was having a very enjoyable morning when everything changed. Two coach busses pull up and a couple people get out. They are all dressed alike and I hear one of them say to the other "bring the cross". Now my interest is piqued. I start to pay attention to these people and before long I realize that this is some sort of religious gathering. The two buss loads of people collect on the beach and before long they are signing, and praying. They set up a small tent like thing and from what I can gather they are baptizing people in the ocean. Now that is all well and good, but this is a city beach that is known for having water that isn't so clean. I've actually seen things floating in it.

It was very strange morning. I never in my life thought I would witness what I can only describe as some type of religious revival. I was unable to leave despite the fact that they set up about 40 feet from me and I couldn't relax anymore. I'm still amazed at what I watched this morning.