i hope ya missed me yesterday--we went away saturday and came back
sunday--thought i would write something yesterday morning before we
left--but sometimes ,good intentions----
we went to a place we've
gone before, just a little town near us-- it has a really historic
downtown shopping district--pretty quaint
we decided we would just try and relax,and we did
there's
a small beach area near by --we rode there and had lunch at this place
we had been to before -- it has a beautiful view - overlooking the
water. we remembered the food wasn't too good but the view was worth it
--this time the food was great although the prices had gone up !
we
stayed at the same hotel we always stay-- if we go back , i think we'll
try a new place-we probably won't go back anytime soon , to spend the
night, but might go back at Christmas time as the downtown is so
beautiful then.
we ate dinner at a nearby mexican place-- think
i've had my fill of mexican for a long while--their food was so bland--i
asked for some sauce --the waitress didn't seem to understand me -- i
said -ya know like ah taco bell--she brought me something--didn't help
much---i saw waiters serving this large dish of ice-cream to people
around us-- i told my husband we should order that --like how much could
ya mess up ice-cream--seems like the dish i was seeing was a taco
salad-- didn't order it.
we really didn't do much but there were
moments, i know will become fond memories---riding into the town-early
afternoon- raining hard, the lights that you see only at night on and
sparkling-- . my daughter says - ya know , there's something so neat
about this -the rain the Christmas lights (she calls them) and michael
feinstien playing--told ya she was an old soul.
plan to take more
of these mini vacations, for after all how many years will i be able to
ride around taking life as it comes -- singing with my husband and
daughter to james taylor and the jonas brothers---i know well it won't
be long.
Such a sweet post and a good reminder to slow down and take time to really enjoy the things around us. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteawww thanks dana--so glad you liked it :)
DeleteIt reminds me of someone very familiar and very touching to me. But recently I had a abu dhabi tour for Dubai Shopping Festival 2012. That was also fun. Looking forward to share my experience on my very own blog.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think mini vacations are way better than big ones. I find the little ones more relaxing, seems when you spend a lot of money to go somewhere for a week you feel stress to see and do all just to need a vacation to get over your vacation.
ReplyDeleteThis place sounds lovely, thanks for sharing!
i know what you mean--sometimes they are more relaxing, maybe because you don't have as many expectations--and it was lovely--thanks :)
Deleteyou must be somewhere north or east. The Mexican food in Oklahoma is wonderful and not bland at all. HINT HINT!!!
ReplyDeletehaha bingo, east!!! good hint--thanks brownie :)
DeleteSounds like a wonderful mini-vacation!
ReplyDeleteone of the best we have had sherry :)
DeleteAnything that involves water and a beach, is a good thing, in my book!
ReplyDeletei know--and it is such a quaint little beach town at that ms. a :)
Deletewhat a great idea! mini vacations. must try it!
ReplyDeleteit really was tara--i will never forget it :)
DeleteYour last line is so poignant and touching, Lynn. I often wonder the same thing; life passes by so quickly.
ReplyDeleteawww thanks susan--yes and it doesn't matter how still i sit, it flies anyway :)
DeleteLife used to feel like I was going on the up-escalator. Now I am on the down-escalator. Will avoid the elevator entirely.
ReplyDeletehaha i avoid the escalator susan :)
DeleteMini-vacations can often be more satisfying that trips that go on too long. I'm a big fan of weekend jaunts.
ReplyDeletei think so too patricia -there just isn't the stress and planing involved :)
DeleteVacations are largely about food for me. It's better when the memory is of a really good meal. Sorry about the Mexican food. : (
ReplyDeletehaha i know what ya mean--yeah we were so surprise, because the place was packed joy!
Deletesometimes it's good to getaway for a short while. Relax the mind and body
ReplyDeleteso true--it all goes together huh :)
DeleteI love your journal, Lynn. What a lovely weekend, and you've made me feel that I should persuade my hubby to take me away for a couple of days :)
ReplyDeletethanks susan--oh you should do it--let me know how it was!!
DeleteIt's always nice to revisit a great little place, in person or in your memory! Sound like it was a good weekend, Laura
ReplyDeleteyou are right--my memory of it has been very good laura :)
DeleteSounds like a fun little getaway! I'm not big on mexican food, so I feel for you.:) Love James Taylor!
ReplyDeletewe love mexican but this was not good mexican for sure---oh i know----we heard james taylor about 5 years ago and he sounds better than ever :)
DeleteI actually prefer mini vacations over big ones. They are some of the ones the best memories are created from. Sounds like such a lovely day you had!
ReplyDeletei know theresa---i guess maybe you make the best of it, knowing you don't have long :)
DeleteOh Lynn, I am a little jealous: I so need some little vacations! Happy for you, my friend... :)
ReplyDeletei hope you can take one very soon marina :)
DeleteYes, we really do need to take every moment and live it!
ReplyDeletelynda, i so agree :)
DeleteMini vacations are the best! Even though this was written a few years ago, I'm sure Robyn would still love to go on another adventure with you! Julie
ReplyDeleteshe really would julie :)
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