There is simply nothing as relaxing as having a hammock on the beach. You just can't beat enjoying sun and sand while being lulled to sleep on a gently swaying hammock.

Hammocks originated in Central and South America. Europe first came to know hammocks from Christopher Columbus, who brought them from the West Indies. The natives used them indoors as beds, as well as outdoors to enjoy fresh air in the shade.

Over generations the hammock design has been translated from woven natural fiber net to cloth, canvas and synthetic materials. The original cocoon design has been modified to have spreader bars on each end for stability and comfort. The one thing all hammocks have in common, however, is that they need a place to hang - and the perfect place is between two trees, but can also be hung in a porch between a wall and a post.

As a child my grandmother had a hammock for each of her grandchidren hanging outside on the veranda. In the evening she would sit in her Puerto Rican wooden rocking chair made with twine, and enjoy being with us in our hammocks while she crocketted. By the way, you can sometimes find a similar rocking chair at The Cracker Barrell Restaurant.

When we were done, one side of the hammock was taken down and hung over the other side to open up the space.

 

 

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