一望无际的天空(An endless stretch of sky)

南帕德雷岛位于德克萨斯州墨西哥湾沿岸，离岸仅几公里，是该州最大、最长的屏障岛。像南帕德雷岛这样的屏障岛通常与海岸平行，是大陆抵御风暴的第一道防线。该岛通过一座桥与大陆相连，每年吸引数千名游客游泳、划船、钓鱼、放风筝，或者只是在海滩上晒太阳。另一个吸引人的地方是岛上分散展示由世界各地的专业艺术家创作的精心制作的沙堡。
原文：
Located just a few kilometres offshore on the Gulf Coast of Texas, South Padre Island is the largest and longest barrier island in the state. Barrier islands like South Padre Island usually run parallel to the coast and serve as the mainland’s first line of defence against storms. Connected by a bridge to the mainland, the island draws in thousands of visitors every year for swimming, boating, fishing, kite fishing, or simply lounging on the beach in the sun. Another attraction is the scattered display of elaborate sandcastles around the island, created by professional artists from around the world.
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