Best Vacation Ever

When I say that I went on the best/most relaxing vacation ever, that doesn't mean that I didn't like any vacations I've taken with you personally. Except for some. But the point is that I never knew how nice it was to take a vacation by yourself. Anna and I road tripped down to Cedar City on Wednesday morning, stayed with family and played/hiked/swam and partied in such a pleasant, unhurried, well-paced manner as to maximize enjoyment and minimize frustration - despite the very relevant fact that I had forgotten my toothbrush, pajamas and reading materials.

We stayed with my Aunt, the greatest of hostesses, who entreated me to feel at home so convincingly, that it wasn't long before Anna walked around like she owned the place. They kept us well fed and rested and even rescheduled a 4 year-old granddaughters birthday party so that we could attend.
We were basically an autonomous little unit, Anna and I, though we spent time with various cousins and such - changing company several times a day even - we were always productive and happy. Whatever scheduled events (most of which were conveniently pre-determined and kept us from having to entertain ourselves) we did have never overlapped or suffered from miscommunication. Anna napped in the car and slept through the night. I didn't take pictures, nor did I feel like I needed to, we were in such a natural state of calm distraction.

I think my favorite aspect (aside from the food and family which were both excellent) was the autonomy - I didn't have to consult with others in my party about where we should go, what we should do/eat/buy, I don't think I have ever done that, it was liberating not having to make decisions in general. Unfortunately, i can't really share that joy with anyone because that would obviously ruin it. But if you need a good trip, go somewhere familiar with lots of wholesome recreational activity, and see what it can do for you.