It was a year ago, in England, on a late summer’s day; Saturday 15th September 2018 to be exact. Helen, my lovely bride’s sister, was getting married to Elaine. And when they tied the knot in front of family and friends, it was a day worthy of celebration. We also celebrated the lives of the brides’ fathers whilst cutting the cake. Sadly, Jack and Les are no longer with us; and yet there they were, front and centre, with photos of their handsome faces smiling back at their daughters by the cake. It truly was a day when love was celebrated in all its glory. A day that showed all in attendance that love is love and it really is all around us. Their dads can rest easy knowing they love, and are loved, by each other.
Now, one year later, Helen, Elaine, Jane and I had more milestones to celebrate; to do so, we all met up in Mexico. We celebrated love and life once again. Jane and I had our 33rd anniversary, Helen her 50th birthday and Helen and Elaine’s 1st anniversary. And where better to do all this than in paradise itself.
For me, personally, it was an opportunity to spend some time with Elaine. Usually when we go back to England, to visit everyone, the pace is brisk to say the least. It is a time when Elaine is constantly busy with all the laundry and the ironing and the putting of the kettle on and the making of teas and coffees; she never stops! But here, under beautiful Mexican skies, we had a chance to chat and chuckle and get to know each other better. Helen has certainly picked someone special with Elaine; a beautiful lady inside and out.
The Yucatán Peninsular is spectacular; especially along the Maya Riviera. No need to search for paradise anymore; we found it just south of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Sun, sand, cervezas and celebrations! And when that sun rises above the horizon of the Caribbean Sea it’s a sight to behold! On the beach at 9:00PM we watched newly hatched turtles scurry from their nests towards the sea under the light of a full moon. More new life happening right before our eyes.
Cervezas and sunrises, mimosas and full moons, milestones acknowledged and memories made; enough to last a lifetime.
