CALI GETAWAY

Back in January, we booked an Airbnb for our annual trip to California. And then coronavirus. For weeks leading up to our vacation, we debated on whether or not to go; we didn't know if our rental would cancel or if beaches would close again. Ultimately, we decided that the weather alone would be worth it. And was it ever worth it! Our house was a few houses to the beach on one side and a few houses to the bay on the other. We walked everywhere - and barefoot, at that. We'd take our time getting ready for the day and then spend the first few hours at the beach. Once more beach goers started to trickle in, we'd grab our things and walk over to the bay to play for a bit. We were able to run and play and stay safe distances from others. We never felt rushed. Instead, we slowed down quite a bit and mainly enjoyed the rental, with open windows and salty air. We made paper dragons and did diamond paintings. We watched movies together and ate picnics on the patio. It was a much needed reprieve for our family.