Ally and I left Blaire for a week (thanks Marilyn) and went to the Caribbean for the first time. We stayed on St. Thomas, but hit most of the surrounding virgin islands, both US and British. It is very beautiful and VERY warm. We got the ceremonial tropical vacation sunburn, experienced the best snorkeling I've done so far, and saw some of the most beautiful beaches ever. I've included some pictures to help tell the story.
On a separate note, it was much harder than I anticipated being away from Blaire for a week. I missed her a lot, as I know Ally did. Admittedly, it was really nice being able to go where we wanted, when we wanted without the restrictions a small child brings. That said, at every beach I found myself, if only for a minute, wanting to play with Blaire in the sand. It only took me a minute to realize that I wouldn't be enjoying the sun and water nearly as much if I was chasing her around, keeping her out of harms way and trying to avoid too much sun. Still, I wish she could have dropped in for about a half hour each day, played, and then gone back to the sure care of her grandmother so that we could move on to the next adventure. It's a funny relationship one has with ones children, simultaneously wanting them around while feeling relieved they aren't.
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| The Baths, Virgin Gorda- British Virgin Islands |
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| Magens Bay- St Thomas |
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| Trunk Bay- St John |
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| Cinnamon Bay- St John |
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| Maho Bay- St John |
