Travel Temptations

We are at this moment sitting in the airport of Quebec City waiting for our flight home. Seems like a good time for a short post.

Twelve days in Nova Scotia,  Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Ten days on a small cruise ship. It's hard not to notice that most people on vacation do things we might not do otherwise. We eat more, including desserts -- myself included. We might dress differently -- I bought a pair of flannel trousers (pyjama pants?) in the plaid of the Nova Scotia tartan and wore them proudly. And many travelers drink a great deal of alcohol at all times of the day.

Bloody Marys and Mimosas in the morning, beer and wine with lunch, several "whatevers" during cocktail hour, wine with dinner,  and a nightcap before retiring. I noticed one couple who always -- always -- had drinks in their hands. After a couple of days I grew irritated every time I heard the announcement "The bar is (still) open." Then I just let it go...

I'm grateful that there were plenty of things to drink that aren't alcoholic. I'm grateful that the bartender quickly learned and remembered my preferances. And I'm grateful for the evening that I chatted with the two members of the band and discovered that they, too, are members of the same 12-step program.

It was a lovely vacation, I never had to nurse a hangover, and I remember it all.