Amy: No, I was not. My family and I went to the beach. We often go to the beach at weekends.
Ling: You're lucky. Did you have a nice time?
Oh, yes. I had a great time.
Where did you stay?
We stayed at my ....
Oh. Do they live near ....
Yes, they do. Their house is right by the beach.
Wow. That's cool.....
We walked along the beach and swam in the sea.