I Could Get Used to Being on Vacation...

I wish vacation could last longer. But I won't complain - at least I was able to take one!

We got off to a rough start. Son was not happy about our choice of vacation - or rather stay-cation - for this year.  He wanted to go on a REAL vacation. For several reasons, we had chosen not to go too far away from home.  He said some things that hurt because they were truthful, but it didn't change the fact that we had our reasons for not doing something different. Luckily, once we got it all out in the open, things improved. 

We went hiking at Shades State Park, where we were able to hike up the creek beds because the area has seen so little rain. We really enjoyed our day there.  A couple days later, we went hiking at Turkey Run State Park. The 70 steps down to the start of the trails was not my idea of a good start for the day. That meant I had to go back up those 70 stairs! And since hubby has a knack for picking the best trails, we ended up on a trail that had way too many steps and 2 ladders - the ladders were way easier than the steps. By the end of the day, I didn't care if I ever saw another step in my life!  But both days were good days - good exercise, beautiful scenery, and the opportunity to clear my head. 

Another day we went bowling, and much to Son's dismay, I beat him the first game. I had to revel in the win while I could, because the next two games were lost causes. But we had fun!  

We wrapped up our vacation with a day at Kings Island. Son and a friend took off on their own, so hubby and I had a leisurely day. I think we went on at least five roller coasters, which I used to love.  This old body doesn't like them so much anymore. But it was still fun! 

Even though I've been back to work for the past few days, we spent today at the State Fair - it was our last hurrah for vacation.  Daughter and her boyfriend went with us, but I think they were pretty bored with us. We don't get in a hurry there.  We rode the sky lift thing, which turns my stomach.  I'm always glad when we reach the other end!  We ate fair food, and listened to a band in the beer tent. Then we wandered through the barns. I could spend hours there, especially with the horses.

So now my vacation is over, but I'm relaxed and my mind is clear. I think I could get used to being on vacation!