Is it so small a thing…

Is it so small a thing to have enjoyed the sun? – Matthew Arnold

Don’t grow up too quickly…

Don’t grow up too quickly, lest you forget how much you love the beach. Michelle Hand

Making the best of whatever you have

Perfect speed….

“Perfect speed isn’t moving fast at all; perfect speed is being there.” Chang – Jonathan LivingstonSeagull

Ponta da Piedade, Portugal

I can see for miles…

There is nothing fake about this view – you really can see for miles and miles (and miles and miles)….

 

ALBUFEIRA, Portugal

Nothing but blue skies…

Blue skies, smiling at me, Nothing but blue skies, do I see – Irving Berlin

I’ll just sit here and sigh

The Algarve area in Portugal has many wonderful beaches. This shot is in Albufeira, an interesting little town, with many intriguing features – including an outdoor, uncovered escalator!

Don’t cry…

Don’t cry because it’s over…smile because it happened. – Dr. Seuss

Well, if that doesn’t sum up how one should feel at the end of a vacation, I’m not sure what does!

You lose sight of things…

You lose sight of things… and when you travel, everything balances out. – D. Gidel

It’s true that when you are busy living life, you need time away to regain your balance. This much I know – when I travel, it slows me down and gives me time to think. And that creates balance.

Having time to read (6 books!) doesn’t hurt either.