The Dream Vacation...

When we think of a "dream" vacation, some of us think of sunny beaches and blue, blue waters, sparkling in the bright yellow of the sun.

That does look lovely. A hammock gently swaying in the breeze and a good book soothing my frazzled mind.

But still others like to think of journeying overseas and walking in the land of other people. Escaping to places they have never been. To explore and see the new sights.

And while I do love the idea of the romance of exploring such a beautiful landscape, I don't fancy the idea of traveling so far from home. I prefer to go some place within driving distance. In my own area of home.

Still others like to travel to the big city. To shop in all the stores, to mingle with people and an atmosphere that is charged with energy, noise, lights and excitement.

But the city is just not for me. I would much rather escape into the wilderness. Run through fields of green and catch the sun setting on the distant hills. Pluck a handful of flowers by a pond as smooth as glass. Camp beneath the evergreen trees and listen to the birds in the bows sing me to sleep.

While all of these places might be well and good to visit. To experience a new environment and expand horizans, I must admit that the best part of any vacation, is coming home.

Settling into my own bed and breathing in the heavenly scent of sheets dried on the line.

Of chickens pecking in their shared portion of earth. Of the cows lowing in the back pasture. The John Deere tractor next to the full woodshed. The house filled with pleasant surroundings and my family with open arms to welcome me back.

Because no matter how far I travel, no matter where I go, whether in life or in my dreams, I know there is no place like...

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