Although she did not take surfing lessons, she still braved the surf by walking out fairly deep into the water.

After being over-washed by a wave, Madeleine found herself standing in fairly placid water.

It took effort for her to walk against the inward flowing surf. But she continued to walk further out.

Madeleine stood stock still as a huge wave began to roar in toward her.

Despite being smashed by a huge wave, she still appeared to enjoy herself in the water.

Madeleine gave up and turned to walk back into shore.

Madeleine used binoculars to watch the sunset at Hermosa Beach.

Madeleine tossed the volleyball into the air and swung at it using her fist to lob it high over the net.

Madeleine Lemire had walked out to the edge of the still-dry sand. The tide was on its way out as the sun began to set.

Madeleine enjoyed a lunch of fruit juice served in carved gourd glasses, tamales and beans. Here she appeared content after a good lunch.