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Several weeks ago, my girlfriend and I went on the most excellent getaway. Minutes from our homes. Though I love traveling anywhere, I’m also a big believer in backyard vacations. There’s something so relaxing, so comfortable about packing a bag, driving less than half an hour and settling into a nice hotel for a few days of R&R. Of course, that’s easy for me to say, living where I do. Little imagination is required for me to see the possibilities for a non-traveling trip.
In June, we managed to find a whole week to set aside for an escape by the sea. Today, we’re off again, this time for the weekend. But we’re still going to unwind oceanside. And the great thing is, nothing is planned. I love that. There are sure to be some swims, in the Atlantic and in the pool by the Atlantic. There are sure to be some full moon strolls, enjoying the night seabreezes. It’s all romantic stuff and that’s great with me. I have no problem admitting that, more than many guys, I enjoy holding hands by candlelight or moonlight.
But beyond the swimming and nightstrolling, who knows? In a backyard vacation, I feel free to do or not do anything at all. There’s no pressure to see the sights or soak up everything worth tasting or drinking or doing in an area. It’s just time to kick off your shoes and smile for a while.
Serious foodie that she is, Gwendolyn will want to seek out some good restaurants for dinner. I’m with her on that one – nothing like a fine meal when you have time to savor the experience. Semi-serious cocktail aficionado that I am, I’ll want to seek out some good bar for an extra dry vodka martini. She probably won’t have a problem with that. So until next time, I can only hope your weekend is as good as mine will be. I’d tell you I’m heading off for a great mini-vacation but the truth is, I’m already there.
In June, we managed to find a whole week to set aside for an escape by the sea. Today, we’re off again, this time for the weekend. But we’re still going to unwind oceanside. And the great thing is, nothing is planned. I love that. There are sure to be some swims, in the Atlantic and in the pool by the Atlantic. There are sure to be some full moon strolls, enjoying the night seabreezes. It’s all romantic stuff and that’s great with me. I have no problem admitting that, more than many guys, I enjoy holding hands by candlelight or moonlight.
But beyond the swimming and nightstrolling, who knows? In a backyard vacation, I feel free to do or not do anything at all. There’s no pressure to see the sights or soak up everything worth tasting or drinking or doing in an area. It’s just time to kick off your shoes and smile for a while.
Serious foodie that she is, Gwendolyn will want to seek out some good restaurants for dinner. I’m with her on that one – nothing like a fine meal when you have time to savor the experience. Semi-serious cocktail aficionado that I am, I’ll want to seek out some good bar for an extra dry vodka martini. She probably won’t have a problem with that. So until next time, I can only hope your weekend is as good as mine will be. I’d tell you I’m heading off for a great mini-vacation but the truth is, I’m already there.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 11:31 AM
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