What can I say about PARADISE?

I can say that ...

when you are on the beach, you will see gorgeous pelicans flying overhead in perfect formation.

you will see horses trotting by with bareback riders, led by a Rastafarian looking, dread locked,  handsome, young man, shielding his eyes from the sun.

a tiny, three year old will suddenly run up to you on the beach, and shove a handful of small, dead fish under your nose.  He will solemnly declare that they are " pescacitos muertos ".  He will then inform you that they are "sin ojos" (without eyes) and when you ask him in Spanish where they went, he will shrug and reply "Perditos!"   LOST!  You  will pull out a tissue, hold it to his nose and he will blow like a foghorn, before scampering off, never to be seen again.

a man holding a beautiful four month old baby, upon seeing the look of longing on your face when you walk by, will offer him up to you.  You will dash over and experience pure bliss and wonder, as you snuggle this warm, sweet smelling body close to your chest.  When you have to give him back, you will spread kisses all over his sweet chubby face, hands and feet and YOU will scamper off.

you will get a bug bite while sleeping, and scratch it.  Not good!  You will wake up with a swollen hand, which some say is the result of an ant bite, others say a spider bite. So out comes the Benadryl, teatree oil and prescription ointment. Your hand still looks terrible but you hope that tomorrow your hand will look better.

you will see some REAL diehard fisherman jigging for "hurel", one of them with crutches!

your beer that you poured into your Tim Horton's mug to keep cold, but did NOT drink right away, will suddenly blow its cap with a huge pop, and soak everything in your packsack with beer.

you will buy fresh fruit and cheese at the local market, and enjoy a simple repast for your Saturday evening supper.

you will realize that you are living "La Dolce Vita" and you will be ever so grateful.