The beach (2020)

It felt so good to get out of town! We certainly weren’t the only ones who felt that way as the beach was the busiest we’ve seen it in years. Thankfully, there was plenty of space for everybody! The temperatures were unseasonably cool, and the condo pool opened days before our arrival. Add in the fact that we’ve reached the traveling sweet spot, and you have the ingredients for a wonderful trip! In fact, on our last day, Paul looked at me and said, “You should see if we can get the condo for a week in August.” After recovering from my shock, I immediately booked it before he could change his mind!

There were definitely signs of the pandemic. It was strange to walk into an empty McDonald’s at noon on a Sunday. We passed on putt-putt, dinner shows, and our annual Melting Pot dinner. I used Walmart grocery pick-up to avoid the crowded grocery stores. We did eat out in a restaurant for the first time since mid-March!

While a lot has changed in 2020, some things stay the same.