Anatomy of a Vacation

We somehow lucked into a chance to spend a week in paradise for the small price of caring for an aged cat. We were and still are very grateful. It felt like a real vacation for sure... My dad and stepmom (who is much, much nicer than her fairy tale counterparts) joined us for the last few days of our stay. We enjoyed their company and were grateful for the additional child entertainment they provided. Four adults to two children is just about the right ratio. Wine and woods, birds and bees, water and fire, good company and good food -- we had all those lovely elements and more...