Apr 11, 2010

No Place Like Home......

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.



Since the last time I was here much has happened.  We have been to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic visiting some condos.  Just a 2 day visit but it is a very beautiful place. 

We stayed in a private condo overlooking the golf course with one of the most amazingly huge balconies I have ever seen. 

Arvid and I are so used to having the water for a view that we were not sure if we would like this "new" view.  Amazingly enough we loved it.  It was relaxing and very enjoyable to sit out in the mornings with our coffee and just watch the golfers play.....At home we have 2 balconies and one is very huge overlooking The River.  We rarely use it...sad but true.  Here in Punta Cana it was our favorite spot....

Punta Cana is beautiful....we saw some stunning beaches


Each resort we visited had pool after pool and each even more beautiful than the other....

For a short visit we had a very good time.  We  met some very friendly people and visited some intersting bars and had great food.  It is a place we would not hesitate to re visit in the future.....

Right after coming back from Punta Cana we went to Tampa.  we were headed to The Tampa Bay Blues Festival.  We do this every year and together with The Chicago Blues Festival this is another favorite of ours.

That's Arvid in line waiting to buy our weekend pass for the Festival.  Unfortunately we had to leave one day earlier than planned because I had the worst allergy breakout.  Never have been allergic to anything before but, all of a sudden I could not stop sneezing.......very unfortunate....

Even so, we had a great time.....and enjoyed every moment listening to the Blues.  I had time to read a few books and play a bit on my phone also....

We also saw Dolphins swimming in the Bay.... and even a doggie and his owner and friends taking a swim trying to cool off.  It was a very fun time.
Back home now and it feels good.......played with Brutus and now he is sleeping.....no place like home....

There is no place more delightful than one's own home....