I grew up going to this event almost every year, I love it. It isn't as good as it was when I was little. But it's bigger and more organized. Sure I miss it being mostly locals and I miss the canteen being open ... but it's nice seeing so many tourists visiting the beach. At least they don't search every vehicle for alcohol anymore.
It was a little sad how few entries there were this year. There may have been more than in the last few years, but it still doesn't compare with the numbers I remember from growing up. At least this year I figured out what several of the sculptures were without reading a note or sign or listening to an explanation. There was an amazing one of the minions from Despicable Me -- but they didn't win, I hear.
I also enjoyed the giant octopus sculpture. The sheer size is impressive enough, the detail is amazing. I hope nobody is offended by my picture -- I took it before they were finished, and several of them are attractive girls who decided to wear bikinis since they were at the beach. Seems perfectly normal to me, but in the past I have come across some odd people who wouldn't agree.The other sculpture that deserves mention even though I almost missed it is ... well, I can't remember what its name is. I recognized it though, almost instantly. The giant mouth from the new Percy Jackson movie.
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