Sun shining overhead, the sound of waves gently rushing ashore, the slightly salty smell of the ocean, and the feel of my toes in the sand – this was what I had been anxiously awaiting for weeks. Spring break in Florida was an amazing seven days! Since my parents retired and bought a house in Florida, they have been spending their winters soaking up the sun, while the rest of us stay here in Kansas and suffer through the long, cold, dreary season. This year my kids and I were able to visit over spring break so we had a chance to enjoy the amazing weather and sites for ourselves. We spent our days going back and forth between the beach and the huge saltwater pool in my parents’ neighborhood. We devoured delicious ice cream made fresh from the
