I could hear those waves crashing in on all that wet sand, and even from the hotel balcony I was amazed at the beauty of seemingly infinite sparkling water. (I always imagine that there's literally some guy and his sister over in Spain looking out and thinking the same thing at the same time.)
Besides the staggeringly awesome breeze, the lovable salty air and the hilarious old people with metal detectors, my favorite part of the vacation was getting to hang out and spend time with my sister.
It's strange to think about how we grew up together... jammed tightly inside that little house back in New Market, finding it impossible to not cross paths and consistently find ways to wreck each other's lives. We grew up in such close quarters, and now we find ourselves slammed into adulthood, and the times we get to spend together are few and far between.
This trip was really important to me. It marked the first time, literally, since we were children that we could really sit down with each other and figure out what's going on in each of our respected McClane heads. We really got to swap some very interesting, personal and important stories through wonderful conversation, free continental breakfasts, delicious dinners, ice-cold adult beverages and open beach skies. I feel like I know my sister more than I've known her in years, and it all made we wonder... why haven't we ever taken a trip like this before?
Tomorrow is my sister's birthday, and I plan on letting her know what a treasure it is to have her in my life as not just a highly supportive sister... but also the best friend I've had through my whole life. Happy birthday, Amanda Jean... I love you very much.
So now I figured I'd show you guys some of the cool pictures I had the opportunity to take on our big 'ole adventure down South. Hope you enjoy, and let me know what you think!
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these are beautiful...
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