Tonight Ted and I are back in Michigan for the weekend with another lovely vacation behind us, loaded into the memory bank. This post would be much too long to describe the resort we stayed at on the coast of Pebble Beach, it was- simply stated-beautiful and a place we probably would never have gotten to experience had Farmland Foods not sent us there.
I do want to share with you a few of my favorite things about the trip:
1. The picturesque setting of the resort; Ocean, trees, golf courses and lush surroundings.
2. The fireplace and room setting- my favorite part of the evening is when I would leave the crowd early to go to sleep and I would come back, change to my pajamas, turn the lights off and turn the fireplace on. I loved the way it lit up the room. It was then that I would reminisce about my parents and miss them. The room was very lush and quite large with a view of the rocky coast.
3. The food- Farmland treated us to some incredible dinners, one included renting out the Monterey Aquarium where we enjoyed Fresh Seafood, along side the fish and shark tank- kind of strange, but neat nonetheless.
4. The spa- by far, the nicest spa I have ever been to...they had so many different rooms for you to enjoy before and after your treatment which in my case was a prenatal massage. My back and right leg, which was bugging before hasn't hurt since!
5. The golf- not for me but for Ted....I am so happy he has one of the top courses in the World- Spy Glass-under his belt. And frankly, the only time spending $300 on a round of golf is considered the norm.
6. The wine- okay, so I didn't get to try any per say but the wine tour was beautiful and really interesting and I have about 8 bottles being shipped to my house and they will be waiting for us to enjoy when I can enjoy wine again. one day.
7. After the work trip had ended, we stayed one additional night at a nearby Bed & Breakfast. I myself thought it was very quaint and lovely but what I found is that my husband's taste is not the same. He prefers the finer amenities like a TV so I doubt I will ever be going back to a B & B, but I enjoyed it while it lasted.
9. Being pregnant on my first vacation...I have to admit, the comments and compliments were quite nice, hearing the words,"you're so tiny" made me laugh because we all know that's not for long!
10. And last but not least, flying first class.....we got lucky and both flights out and back were up front. Being pregnant, I loved having access to more food and easier and quicker access to a bathroom!
Like I said in my last post, for two people who love to vacation whether Ted qualified for these trips or not, are very lucky to experience these special places. I will post some of our pictures tomorrow.
So tonight I reflect on another wonderful vacation, but am left with a strong desire to call my parents. It seems so strange to me that I now experience vacations and my life without them. They no longer will get to hear any of my hundreds of stories from each trip and like my Mom, we always try to bring a few souvenirs back for people and this trip was weird to not be searching for that perfect thimble for Mom and a shot glass to add to Dad's collection of hundreds. As I was flying today, reading a new book I had purchased, I came across a section where the Author was talking about missing her parents-tears stormed down my eyes.
She wrote, "All of these memories of Mama and Daddy make them feel closer somehow, yet I miss them both more keenly than usual too. My love for them is still immediate and strong, even though death has separated us for many years. Just as my Mother remained homesick her entire adult life for England and her family there, I am homesick for my parents, for that safe place of comfort and security they provided. I guess that will never change."
I thought to myself as I started feeling upset, no that will never change and that feeling of being homesick will probably last a lifetime with me. I know each and every day I will wake up with the yearning to call home. to come home. to be home........
I miss you so much and have so much to share with you.
Your daughter
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