Consider Florida

Every April Break we spend a week or so in Marco Island, FL. Scott's folks live there, it's an easy flight, the kids dig the scene...so off we go.


So, there are these the beaches, see.....





















where you can often find a variety of shells, including the elusive sand-dollar,













or to the marina, serving icy Cosmos,


that after you drink a few one, you prefer to just simply stare at the sugary sands and cooling surf, or the frolicking dolphin creature....




































and burn your retinas on the daily glowing sunset.


(Disclaimer: Scott and I try to get over to Miami/South Beach for a quick overnight and a taste of solidly good food, sophistication, and culture. Didn't happen this year but what Marco lacks in the former, it more than makes up for in natural beauty, peace, and quiet.)