random thoughts – Day 1,671 – (Monday) – vacation did and didn't

Riviera Maya.

It has been more than a week since returning from vacation in Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya. There has been time to reflect on the things done and not done during the week away.

The week included photo-worthy casual and fine dining prepared by professional cooks. Live entertainment performed by professionals. The jungle setting afforded opportunities to see the local critters including croati, capybara, iguana, flamingoes and lots of birds. There was light shopping, done for fun. There was a tequila tasting (coffee tequila is magic).  

Vacation decisions.

The weather included sunshine, clouds, high temperatures, humidity, thunder, and brief periods of rain. There were early mornings with sunrises. And days of sleeping late. Pool and beach in the same day. There was relaxing in a lounge chair with a book. Floating in the Gulf of Mexico on an inflatable float. 

The things not done while on vacation were equally amazing. There was minimal decision-making. The toughest decisions during vacation were: Do I want a drink? (usually) Oh, that drink is pretty, should I get that? (it was good) Should I have more desserts? (always).

Email was ignored for most of the week, except to check for airline updates. There was not a single thought about work. No concerns about Wordle streaks or Words with Friends. No driving. No traffic. No stress about what to wear to the office-office. No sunburn (thank you SPF 50!). 

Desserts!

Perhaps the biggest and best omission during vacation was avoiding the news. The closest thing to acknowledging life outside the resort was a glance at the TVs in the sports bar to watch a few minutes of women's wrestling and to see which football and soccer games were on. 

The things done and the things not done on vacation were wonderful, welcome, and necessary. Now the next big things to think about are Where am I going next? (it's a big world of adventure) And how soon can I go? (not soon enough).