The 2^nd part of the week was mostly dedicated to family activities. Of this, we spent a few days at the beach, grabbed a few drinks and I spent a couple nights on the boat. Our mornings were cool, and afternoons rainy.

Staying on the boat is fun. It feels like you are on your own private island. As you sit back, you can contemplate how to save the environment and the meaning of life. Being the clichéd traveler, sitting in the cool air in solitude is relaxing and peaceful.

But then night fell, the mosquitos came out, and I happened to choose the one still summer night that lacked the breeze.

The second night was better, and I awoke refreshed and ready to surf.

The summer months, as some of you may know, are not known for their surf. Family surf day turned into ‘tan day’, which to me was the day to burn. By the time we were out of the water, I was a bright coral pink. Styling the lobster look, my siblings and I would paddle around.

Once we were done with the… um…. Paddling, we went to a tiki bar for refreshments. Terra Formata in Stuart Florida, another recommendation! They don’t serve food, and most of their beverages are alcoholic (great for me, not so great for the under 21’s).  Beneath thatched roofs, you can find everything from coronas to ‘Bob Marley green tea’.

The week had ended, and it seems as soon as we were on a plane to Florida, we were on the way back to Colorado.

(Life Guard before the storm)

(The view from my bed)

(Brother looking out at the [lack of] surf)

(The ride to the beach)