THANKSGIVING FROM EL SALVADOR!

So remember that one time, I spent Thanksgiving day on the glorious beach of El Tunco in El Salvador!? Well I do, here is a picture to prove it.

I mean look at it? I must admit, prior to this trip I was a little bummed on the idea of my first Thanksgiving in 21 years that I would have not spent it with my family. So the idea and thought of not watching the Macy's Day Parade and indulging myself in my grandmothers amazing food was a little disheartening. However after 6 hours on a bus and an hour in a cab, we finally made it to our hostel. Threw on our suits and headed for the beach. The weather was awesome and the water was perfect! Never had I spent Thanksgiving away from my family let alone on a beach in El Salvador. Do I regret it? NEVER! Best holiday yet! 

 The weekend was filled with awesome and cheap food, nights out, great people, and awesome memories! This vacation was truly the first vacation I have ever felt was really vacation. We went to bed late, slept in and woke up when we actually wanted to and to only go lay on the beach, where we read and napped. Nothing needed to be done, nothing got in our way, we just enjoyed life's simple beauty.

The weekend was also full lots of educational knowledge on how the earth works. I learned how the waves work and how low and high tide happen. I learned about the green flash (which I did not get to see, so I am still skeptical), and countless other mind blowing acts of life. If you have never watched the sunset over the ocean, stop what you are doing right now and re-prioritize your bucket list. It is a must do! The last night we had to spend on the beach, we sat and watched the sun go down over the water while an amazing and beautiful wedding was happening about 50 feet behind us.

Time and time again, I have to stop and remind myself to thank God. He has blessed me beyond belief and provided me with a lifetime of opportunities. So as Thanksgiving weekend came and went, I am thankful for so many things. I am thankful for my life, my family who supports me on this crazy adventure, for my job, for the kids in my life, and my wonderful friends. The list goes on and on, however most importantly I am thankful for the wonderful earth we live on. It sure is beautiful. 

xoxo,

One very sappy and thankful Carly.

ps. all these photos are stolen from my wonderful and amazing partner in crime Elizabeth Foreman.