Sometimes I think that a "place" and the "atmosphere" or "attitude" there is so apppealing to you that you kind of adopt it as your comfort-zone persona - if that makes any sense. I know the Key West attitude is a laid-back, enjoy life, and don't be so uptight one. I suspect Jamaica is the same.

San Diego had so many places and styles that could be reached in about an hour - desert, beach, mountains, old world charm, metro shopping, you name it.

When we were in California, Marge had long desired to go to Carmel. Here we were:


Marge is the love of my life.