“Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.” – Saint Teresa of Avila
When we travel, sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t. There is a lot you can plan for, but there is a lot that is out of your control. From the weather to traffic, everything can go perfect or it can be a disaster. The fact that chaos can happen doesn’t mean a good trip is ruined, it just means you have to adjust. We have visited Nassau three times. The first two times we went, it rained the entire time. We didn’t get to do what we planned, but we still had a great trip. We just spent more time finding great coffee, and checking out the different shops. The third times was great. We already had an idea of what Nassau was like, so we were able to enjoy more. There have been times when we have been driving to Florida, and the traffic was insane. Did we turn around and go home, of course not. We just kept going. While we didn’t get to spend as much time doing things the day we arrived, we still had fun. It was a great trip. Just remember, when you travel, give yourself some grace. You never know what is going to happen. We have to find joy in the destination even if it doesn’t turn out the way we want it to.
We took a trip to Orlando with my mom for winter break. One of the things she has always wanted to do was to hang out with the flamingos. We found a place in Orlando called Discovery Cove that let us do just that. We spent time walking with them on parade, we sat with them, we fed them, and we enjoyed their company. Overall, it was a great experience. There weather couldn’t have been better for December. It was one of the warmest weeks in December. I spent the entire week in shorts, and we had a great time. Here are a few of the photos I captured with my camera right before we spent time with the flamingos.
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