A Wonderful New Year and Lots of Sunshine

There is something very therapeutic about leaving the sub zero temperatures of winter and escaping to the sunshine. Even though our trip was only 4 days long I feel like we were away for 2 weeks. We landed in Miami and immediately spent the afternoon by the pool soaking up some rays. We mooched around South Beach in the evening, now that place is crazy and very colorful! The next day we boarded the boat and off we went to paradise. Its amazing how quickly both of us left the stresses of work, family, school behind as we sailed out of Miami Port. Highlights were the day we spent at the Atlantis Resort, that place is huge and beautiful and we only did a fraction of it. It is also the place where I discovered how delicious a mojito at lunchtime can be,only problem was I then fell fast alseep in the sun and I am now rather pink!! The accomodation on the boat was quiet and restful, the food fabulous and Colin and I just enjoyed each others company and a few days away from all the stressors of life. It was abit of a risk leaving 3 teenagers at home alone, I did worry about it a little. However, on returning home, not only were all 3 children alive but my dog was happy and the house was spotless - if anything else happened I just dont want to know about it!!! Back now to the wind, rain, ice, cold, laundry, groceries and oh yeah that four letter word - work ---- yuck!!!