Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded

It was a beautiful summer evening at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach, thronged on Sunday by thousands of people soaking up the lingering warmth or taking sunset dips in the sparkling sea. Nearby, a Hanukkah celebration attracted families of all faiths, drawn in by face painting for children, ice cream, an outdoor movie and a petting zoo.