Cap-cation – Day 2

by | Apr 11, 2007 | Personal

So, we’re being very successful at doing very little but resting and enjoying one another and God’s good creation. We found a nice little spot at Capistrano Beach cleverly called the Capistrano Beach Resort. It’s not the newest facility and shows a little wear and tear, but as for the view from our second floor junior suite – it’s pretty fantastic and VERY relaxing. The hotel is a short walk from a good Italian restaurant we ate at last night and from a Mexican food place we’ll try out today. We seem to be in somewhat of a rut when it comes to eating. We’ve had Mexican for lunch each day and Italian for dinner each night. I suppose some may call that a rut – I tend to think of it as heavenly. Last night we took a short stroll from our hotel down to the beach where the waves are swelling and capping at around six to seven feet. I wish it were possible to capture on film what we are seeing. Today the weather reports say the waves should get to anywhere from 10 to 15 feet. It is a tad breezy here – but sunny and the temps are great (at least for me -Kel prefers 105 in August in Palm Springs) – mid sixties to low 70s. I only mention the temps for the sake of my mom and dad who I hear had some snow on Easter Sunday. Wish they were here with us. Our little one is doing so very well. We took her out for a stroll on the beach and...

Cap-cation

by | Apr 10, 2007 | Personal

The Caps are on vacation.  I normally split up the two weeks I have for vacation each year.  By April, just after Easter, I am normally ready for a breather – but two weeks away from normality, would probably drive both Kel and I crazy – we both actually thrive on a busy schedule.  So, a week away from the press of the schedule is a helpful respite that will allow us a minute to rest and help us rev-up again for the normal busyness.  We’ll probably take a second week in August, close to our anniversary. This is the one week of the two in the year that Kel and I use the time to actually rest.  Normally, it takes me a day or two to unwind and allow my mind to come off of a schedule driven mindset, so it’s starting to sink in now. I plan to read through a few books I’ve been wanting to peruse, eat at a few nice restaurants and most enjoyably, sleep in a few time this week. Currently, we’re in San Clemente, CA.  I’ve never been here before, but am enjoying it immensely.   Kel’s grandparents joined us yesterday and took us to a fantastic Italian restaurant downtown.  Today, our plan:  to chill.  We are right off of the coast and the weather could not be more perfect.  I could never live this close to the beach – I would never accomplish much, for sitting out on the deck and listening to the waves while cat-napping, drinking a Cherry-coke and doing some light reading. In the next few days, we’ll...