Each year, usually in July, our whole family gathers in Imperial Beach, California for a week's vacation. The exception was 2020, when the place we normally stay was closed down due to Covid 19.
This year we're renting six condominiums and will have around 30 family members coming from different states to enjoy a week at the beach. I can already feel the 65° temperatures that greet us when we wake up in the morning.
And I'm sure we will follow our usual rituals. The first night we normally go across the street to Aroma, a Vietnamese restaurant. It has a wonderful selection of food, something for everyone.
During the rest of the week the routine is time at the beach, visits to a local fitness center, or one of the many shopping malls in the area. The closest one is the International Mall on the border of the United States and Mexico, about ten miles to the south.
I always keep in mind that none of this would have happened had I not gotten sober 31 years ago. When we first started about 25 years ago, we only rented one condominium. But, as the family grew we kept having to rent more space.
While there's a lot more to sobriety than great vacations or material things, it's nice to be able to join the rest of society and enjoy the benefits of living a productive life.
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