JUST DO IT

So as of today we are officially into week two of this long awaited and much anticipated trip. There have been lots of pitfalls and deterrents but we made it and I’m so very glad we did.

Both DH and I have had some health issues this past year and we realize as you get older you just never know what’s in store down the road. You really have to take advantage of the good moments and make the most of them.

Leading up to and planning this trip we had issues galore - health issues right off the bat and then, with our plane reservations; and once we got the tickets resolved we had problems with reservation dates at BSV but they assured me they would work with us as much as possible - AND THEY DID; we had to have a game plan in case BSV couldn’t come through so we made alternate refundable reservations elsewhere and shortly after we paid in full, they went belly-up (although we do hope to get our money back through our credit card); our airport car service was originally only available for one way transport but was able to rearrange their schedule to accommodate us round trip, and then the driver developed Covid 19 (but recovered in plenty of time to still drive us); and you ask, “What else could possibly go wrong?” But the good news - it all worked out.

When our preferred unit here at BSV became available for the additional time we needed, friends who were here contacted us, and Tracy at Beachside worked her magic and here we are. I felt terrible for the guests before us who had to cancel their trip last minute but so very grateful the Mascarins worked with us.

And now, we’re here and much of our first week was intermittent foul weather. But again, WE’RE HERE!! We haven’t done much but you can’t imagine how good it feels to sit on the porch and watch and listen to the crashing waves: so good to reconnect with old friends; and so nice to have the choice of so many dining venues from lowly beach fare to high end dining and everything in between. Not to mention the choice of so many gorgeous beaches if we want to choose them.

So my bottom line to anyone considering doing something a little hair brained or crazy - JUST DO IT and the chances are pretty good you’ll be glad you did.