The strong breeze brings along the smell of the sea. It’s not necessarily just a salty smell, but a smell that only the sea can bring along.

The breeze also carries the smoky smell of hotdogs grilling, and funnel cakes being fried. The boardwalk air is heavy with the smell of sunscreen and sweat, which radiate off of everyone around, including yourself.

With exhausted eyes and heavy feet, you walk back to your condo that evening, letting yourself embrace the cool night air, much fresher than the smoggy city air you are used to.