Antique Stores, Here I Come!

This weekend we are going to Creston again, and I can not wait!! Have you ever found somewhere in your life, where you are totally at peace - well, my altar to worship at is Creston, B.C. The climate, our friends at the campground, the antique stores and fruit stands...I have died and gone clear to heaven! The drive is not too long, the anticipation of fresh fruit and vegetables from the fruit stands, the opportunity to poke around at the greenhouse and nursery next door to our favorite campground - the whole experience is just pure relaxation and rejuvenation to me. This trip was supposed to be made with family and friends, but after a series of unfortunate incidences, only Mike and myself and Megan and Murray ( with baby) are venturing out. The intent for the guys is pure golf nirvana - no wind and a beautiful course to play - the intention for the girls is shopping, shopping, shopping!!! I am looking for unusual flower and herb seeds and possibly a garden ornament or two and anything that "speaks" to me in the antique stores. Megan just wants to vegetate and relax. The best part - I get to be the babysitter!!!!
I think what I enjoy best about a trip to Creston is that it does not have the "holiday jet lag" that I experience anywhere else. I have often wondered if that happens to other people, not just me. You know...you go somewhere to relax and it does not feel like a holiday. Inevitably, the night before you go have to go home, then suddenly you hit your vacation groove and you are truly

relaxed - only to have to go home the next morning...why does that happen? To me, every time we go somewhere I experience that feeling - except Creston. The second that I see the town sign, I am transported to heaven. When I die, my family should sprinkle my ashes over Creston Valley and I will be happy forever!