Escaping Heat

So it might not be a vacation in the traditional sense of the word but every year at this time I think back to the week I spent on my own at Orange Tree Resort (on a timeshare stay courtesy of my step-dad, Mike).  I had been wanting to take a vacation but between school and a low paying job, going out of town wasn't an option. Not to mention, to me this was a getaway without getting too far from home. I was still just a little too afraid to go anywhere alone.

So here I was, just across town but felt worlds away. It was still hot, Phoenix hot, but it didn't matter. I was on my own for a week. No one to tell me what to do or when to do it, I was my own boss for the week. I could eat when I wanted, sleep when I wanted, watch t.v. for as long as I wanted. Go out when and where I wished. So I did!

It was a lovely week and this resort was and still is, a lovely place to stay. My room had a kitchenette consisting of a mini-fridge, microwave, and a sink to prepare mini-meals. It had a comfortable bead, lovely living room furnishings with a large television to watch. Best of all though was the bathroom. At one end was a huge walk-in shower, the other end a massive soaking tub. In between a large two sink counter with vanity (and stool) in the center.  In the hot summer, I was able to indulge in lowering the AC in the room to freezing (was wonderful to be a little chilly in the middle of summer). Then warm up a bit in the hot Jacuzzi tub.

I didn't have very much money at the time but this week was a week of heaven. I soaked in the tub, watched t.v., "cooked" meals, danced and sang badly to music on my CD player and had a lovely time. I sometimes think back to that week and the enjoyment I had, perhaps one day, I'll go back to visit this place. Perhaps now not for the freedom of doing what I want when I want; I'm an adult, I do that now. Maybe more for that massive tub to soak in. I can just picture it now. A large soaking tub, lots of bath salts scenting the air. Hot steam filling the room. And me, sliding into the hot tub, feeling like I'm floating. Oh man...I think its time to plan a night there.