The mood

You wake up slowly, cause there isn't an alarm calling your name. You both smile at each other and know that you will have a wonderful day in the sun.

You get up, brush your teeth, and get ready for breakfast then beach. You exit the room onto your front porch, where you feel the warmth on your skin. The smell of mango is in the air, with birds singing in the background. Cracking of bamboo shoots into the air. A gecko runs in front of your feet.

You wave and say 'hello' to those who are sitting on their porches drinking coffee and tea, and smile, feeling like you are part of some old fashioned community.

You walk over a small bridge and see the pool in front of you. Thinking of hours in the future, you plan what drink you'll have as you sit at the pool bar, or how much sun you'll want to get while lounging on the float. The man cleaning the pool shouts a 'good morning' and you reply in kind.

Past the clubhouse and onto a sandy path, you continue on toward the restaurant. The squawking of the parrots follow you into the beach bar. You check out 'Today's Special' on the board, hoping to see some sort of rum punch like the one you had the day before.

And then on to your seat, following the lovely wait staff. Will it be waffles, omelets, fruit or all of them this morning?

But the beach beacons. Warmth, sea and sand. A loving look from your hubby. What more could a girl want?