It was late and we were all still on the sea-side, with a bonfire and bright lights on the sea-side and a crowd. There is a yacht next door and a floating hut. That was put in place because the sea was rough and low-tide today.

A lot of people are having fun. There are a few friends of those with us on the cruise, but this beach party is exclusive.

I was on the side holding my phone, and the DJ Gio had hired started to play. The dance floor began to overflow with people, drinks already in their heads. As I stood in my seat, a woman approached...