The wind is still whipping and roiling the ocean and tossing the palm trees and yet, it is still so beautiful.
The wind pulls smiles out of people- shoulder shrugs. What are you going to do?
You are going to fly over this deep turquoise/blue/violet/green water, you are going to fly down the streets where the wind will be whipping the laundry on rooftop lines, where people will be wearing jackets because it is winter, winter, even though it is maybe seventy-four degrees. You are going to sit at tables where the waiters anchor the napkins with something, you are going to fly, fly, fly into the jungle where they can't find you, where without a machete you would be trapped for eternity.
You are not going to go snorkeling today but you are going to cry.
There will be saltwater in your eyes, one way or another.
All good things must come to an end, mustn't they? I sure have enjoyed travelling vicariously with you. Thanks for the images, both real and imagined.
ReplyDeleteSaltwater in your eyes, oh my - happy tears I hope.
About that corn, I have been trying to copy a recipe I love for years, with mayo and butter and lime and a spice that looks like straw called epizote on the roasted kernels. It's never as good as the first time you taste it - thanks for taking me back there.
Hope that wind settles for your last day. Safe travels.
Thanks for taking us on this trip with you. I have traveled like no where, so I've been living vicarious through your blog posts. I feel sad that it's all over.
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling of those happy times in good places ending. It makes me sad. I liked the geographic cure of being away from home. I still do it even now but for different reasons. The sailboat is a kind of little island for me. Have a good time today, tucking away the memories.
ReplyDeleteI sure have enjoyed my trip to Cozumel, seen through your beautiful eyes.
ReplyDeleteOh, have a wonderful last day. And a safe return to your beautiful home and life in Lloyd. I imagine they've missed you terribly there!
ReplyDeletesafe travels moon lady. that is a beautiful blue sea indeed.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you have to come home. Bring Maria Luna with you!
ReplyDeleteFly through your day and fly safely home to Owen and Lily and the chickens and all of those who love you. We will be waiting on the other side of this flight of fancy. Thanks so much for taking us with you on this journey. The posts from Cozumel have been inspired. x0 N2
ReplyDeleteyour writing is somehow even more lovely from there.
ReplyDeletesafe trip home.
Crap, I should clean this house.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to leave either.
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