It's usually about right in the middle of the vacation. Everyone somehow starts getting on everyone else's nerves. No one knows what they want to do. Fights can erupt. Words are exchanged. Maybe it's a day of unexpected rain. You've come to what seemed like paradise for the first many days, then all of a sudden, somehow the place (and perhaps your traveling companions) have lost their charm.
And yes, this even happens in Hawaii. It probably doesn't help that we've been experiencing periodic showers that have finally developed into pretty consistent rain.
But before I start sounding completely ungrateful, I will say that the moment is passing. We got it out of our symptoms, and yeah, I think it happens to everyone. It's pretty darn natural. It's still Hawaii - and I don't think I will ever forget the experience of seeing all of those amazing fish (if only the storms would stop and the water can clear up so we can see them again!).
On the plus side, I'm getting lots ... and lots ... and lots of time to workout. It's starting to feel a little like bootcamp. Hmm, so is that in fact on the plus side?
I'll end with a question and a picture of sunset ... am I the only one who experiences the vacation slump? Or is this a common experience? What usually gets you through it?
2 comments:
Oh my heavens! I about died laughing with Ethan's hair conditioner comment! Your family is just awesome.
So glad you got to go to Hawaii! Is the road to Hana the one with trials leading to waterfalls every few hundred feet or so? I seem to recall when Curtis and I went there we decided to hike every single one of the trails. It was fun, but maybe that's because traffic wasn't bad at all.
I believe that is the road to Hana - but we really had poor information about where to go. In addition, Lucy can't walk very far since she is still recovering from surgery.
Nice to hear from you and I hope you are having a fun holiday time!
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