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It is the beginning of the year that I got a chance to get away to the tropics, kinda close to my home country where I was born. I found comfort in laying on the sand as I watched a few people passing by. Most of them were taking group pictures. I can almost tell, they were on vacation just like me.
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I walked to the community garden and picked star fruit and a small grapefruit from the trees. I thought I would take a picture with the bird of paradise flower for a good mix of colors.
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One morning, I rose from bed early enough to capture the sunrise. I was in the northern part of the island so it was tricky to get a good enough shot of the sun as it appear from the east. I captured a little of it, anyway. How could simple things like sunrise be so beautiful?
On a hike, I found this message on a post. It translates to, "Peace on earth."
Along the hike, there is a swimming hole I did not dare to jump into. I assume it is cold. I heard locals like swimming here. It scares me, however cute.
Back in Colorado, it is cold. I took time this morning to make a cappuccino with frothed milk. Simply comforting.
I am grateful for many things.
I did my reading (of TToT posts) last first today. This one is much more comfortable! no cold or snow or winter! lol
ReplyDeleteVery nice thought for a January read.
It was a warm January vacation. Thank you for your advice on anonymous google commenting. noted.
DeleteHi, Carin! Beautiful pictures of your trip! I hope you got some rest while you were there. Stay warm and safe!
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice restful and beautiful vacation. Thank you.
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