“Welcome home” they say, and pass you a glass of bubbly.

your glam room

your cozy robe

enjoy the sunrise from your balcony

select your “bed” for the day

enjoy the view

cheers!

hungry? head out to the main pool area

for lunch at Oceana

the menu

tuna to start?

delicious ice-cream to finish? don’t mind if I do!

head back to the beach

how about a massage?

or kayak ride?

 or perhaps just back to “bed”

enjoy an afternoon cocktail

and maybe a snack

watch the waves

and tropical silouettes

hear a birthday party next door

life is tough

it hurts my eyes

save me from this place

water water everywhere

so many pools to chose from

so many languid clouds go by

until slowly…

…the sun sets

…on pink and silver sand

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Secrets Silversands Resort

Riviera Maya, Mexico

secrets silversands resort

-Amazing 5 star service, including my favorite piano man Alex

-Delicious food (6 restaurants – includes a hilarious habachi experience)

-Modern & spotless resort

-Beautiful grounds & gym

-Huge luxurious room, all with a jacuzzi bath and private balcony

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Watched (on the plane):

Billy Crudup plays a father in mourning. He discovers his deceased son’s music and brings himself back to life by playing with an eager young man in a band.  Music, direction by William H. Macy, and the performances are beautiful.  Loved this movie, and had to buy the tunes.

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Listened to:

Blue Six, Beautiful Tomorrow

Poolside, Pacific Standard Time

Café Del Mar, Volume 7

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Read:

And the mountains echoed

by: Khaled Hosseini

An incredibly moving tale about longing, family, and change.

 Sycamore Row

by: John Grisham

Jake Brigance from Grisham’s famous “A Time to Kill” returns for a fight over a will that becomes a battle for justice.

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What is your favorite tropical destination, chillout music, and beach read?

xo

csc