We just got back from Pender Island, BC where my youngest sister's husband's family have a beautiful vacation home situated on the beach in Peter Cove. Pender Island is absolutely gorgeous and is one of my favourite places. Being on Pender Island is relaxing to the MAX. Now, for those of you who know me you know that I am not a huge nature fan. As a matter of fact I barely like outside but when I am there on Pender I actually spend most of the time outside. OK, well I mostly sit outside on the deck with a glass of wine in my hand but I am outside. That must count. The girls, on the other hand, spend every waking second on the beach exploring and searching for the perfect shell, finding jelly-fish (they found one that resembled a deflated silicone breast implant, ewwww) and swimming in the ocean, which is not warm but they don't seem to mind. The beautiful thing about the location of the house is that you know the girls are safe except for maybe the odd scraped knee or splinter. That peace of mind only adds to the tranquility and restfulness of the place. It's kind of like kicking it old school because the kids just go all day and you call them when it's time for lunch or dinner. Remember how it was when we were young? That's the Pender life.
One thing that could put a damper on your restful holiday on Pender is being there with someone whose idea of a good time is to go, go, go. Let me just explain. I am one of those people who enjoys realxing with a beverage and some snacky foods and just chatting or reading. I don't plan out my day except for planning what I'm going to eat or drink next. That's pretty much the extent of my day on holiday (and sometimes at home). OK, I may go on one very small hike once or twice but I will bring some wine as a reward when I reach the top. Truly, I just don't want to be bothered!!!
All in all, my vacation on Pender was exactly as it should be. We were all did our own thing in order to have a fulfilling holiday and that's the way it should be. I call this getting 'Penderized'.
One thing that could put a damper on your restful holiday on Pender is being there with someone whose idea of a good time is to go, go, go. Let me just explain. I am one of those people who enjoys realxing with a beverage and some snacky foods and just chatting or reading. I don't plan out my day except for planning what I'm going to eat or drink next. That's pretty much the extent of my day on holiday (and sometimes at home). OK, I may go on one very small hike once or twice but I will bring some wine as a reward when I reach the top. Truly, I just don't want to be bothered!!!
All in all, my vacation on Pender was exactly as it should be. We were all did our own thing in order to have a fulfilling holiday and that's the way it should be. I call this getting 'Penderized'.
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