Vacation allows you to trade your “real” life for a little bit of a dream, an alternate view of the world. This spring break vacation was a first for us--we’ve never taken a trip during this time of year. The air travel was a nightmare, but once we reached Miami and knew we’d make it to our cruise ship, we were all smiles. After missing our connecting flight in Chicago by five minutes, we were elated to have seats--any seats--on the next flight out a couple of hours later. Not all travelers were so lucky.
Life on a cruise ship is a complete step away from everyday life. Fabulous food prepared for you all day long. No cell phones or computers to distract. Time to knit and read! Beautiful scenery, ocean breezes. Visiting several countries in a few days, without driving or changing hotels.
I don’t know if we’ll ever have the opportunity for a trip of this kind again, but I’m so grateful we were able to make it work this time. With high school graduation looming around the corner, it was a chance to make memories together as a family. I know that once a young adult leaves home, things are never quite the same.
Now it’s time to get back to the routine. My goal is to count the days at home as carefully as we counted them while away, enjoying each as it unfolds.
You can see more photos on my flickr page.
