Just got back from an AMAZING trip to Mexico. It was a week long of the pool, ocean, flea markets, ruins, fish, food and bars. Now - most of you probably latched onto the bar thing, but honestly? Not much alcohol was drank (or drunk - natch). The greatest part? Watching kids have a blast just being kids.
I won't go into details as I never do divulge names - I protect all the innocent at all times.
I have determined that after a week of the sun, sand and pool I am a beach person. I never thought I would be the type to spend a day on a chair roasting in the sun, and I still don't. I do love to read and vacation seems to be the only time to do that anymore. Alternating between jumping waves, sitting on a chair or in the pool reading is a FANTASTIC way to spend a week. No cell phone or computer for me, and might I say how relaxing that was. The kiddo was with me so there was no need to panic that something went horrible wrong in that arena. Yes, something else could have gone wrong, but the family had the hotel info so if I was needed, I could be found.
Of course, a lot of this may be due to the company I kept. They are great people who have fun too.
In Europe - actually most other places in the world -people take a holiday. An actual unplug kind of vacation and we Americans need to learn from that.
I plan on doing that from now on, even if I just take a weekend - unplugging needs to happen for me to be human.
Unplug. I think we should all do it.