Day:196, Words:196: Øksfjordians on holiday!

Today we visit the issue of ethics around the hotel pool. From as early as 6am, the daily towel march takes place as sleepy residents place their belongings on the sun beds. They carefully arrange tables and unbrellas to suit their poolside needs, before retiring to the room to sleep. By 7.15am, all of the sun beds are occupied, to the dismay of early rising families, that are ready for pool action at 7.30. One of the staff caused a bit of a stir by removing the unused towels on two of the sun beds, so that a present couple could enjoy them.

Another theme that needs to be visited is children control and what is considered to be appropriate action. Rule 45a clearly states that adults who choose to either set up camp beside the baby pool, or even bathe in it, rescind their rights to complain about splashing, jumping and other childish activities.

Although the usual commands of 'Don't Run' or 'Put down that cat' are commonly heard, one loud parent has raised eyebrows with her constant berating, yelling and public humiliation of her daughters, despite a seemingly lack of mischief on their part.