The beach itself, a block away, was full of combers inspecting a wild field of debris that included everything from tires and construction drums to refrigerators. |
On rocky rummages in the shallows you might spy damsel fish, red mullet, painted combers and rainbow wrasse before they dart off. |
With cocktail in hand and the sand between your toes, it goes without saying that you'll doubtless want to be looking your best for your fellow beach combers. |
The majority of combers, spinners, cob winders, spoolers, beamers, weavers, menders, and other workers were female. |
While beach combers could splash away in any one of the beautiful beaches, bargain hunters could visit the Ajman souk renowned for its architectural splendor. |
What I never knew until now is that February 3, the day after Candlemas, is the Feast of St Blaise, the patron saint of wool combers. |