#1 - we like the caribbean, but not as much as hawaii - go figure.
#2 - we need more to do than just sit at a pool or beach every day. unfortunately, the weather hampered our snorkeling plans for most days, which meant we spent A LOT of time just sitting on beaches and at pools...which is okay for a few days...but we would have liked a few more things to do.
#3 - it made me really want to take my kids on a tropical vacation - we've done it twice without them now, and being able to take them snorkeling and share that experience (different from swimming in the ocean on hilton head and in florida) will be cool.
#4 - our kindles were a great investment. given our totally leisurely schedule, i read 3 1/3 books while there...here's my quick reviews -
- the hobbit - i was 2/3 of the way through this when we left...it was fun to finish off...and read more of the background of the lord of the rings
- overcoming perfectionism - yes, i read it...but 90% was not pertinent to me...and the other 10% told me that i am the way i am because of how i was parented - DUH - should i just apologize to lilly now?!?
- have a little faith by mitch albom - LOVED it...great 'beach' read...love his books, and this one was great.
- the red queen by phillipa gregory - the counter-tale to the white queen - i didn't think it was quite as good as the white queen, but in general, i still love her historical fiction of this time period and it was a good read.
many, many, many thanks once again, to our children's caretakers (and taxi drivers!). molly was asked by a friend before we left who was taking care of her while we were gone. she answered "grandmom!" and the woman said - "wow, your mom is lucky!" and molly answered "NO! WE'RE the luck ones!"
but really, it's still us :)
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