Bittersweet

5,14,11

We have started our trek back to the States and it seems it is bittersweet for us both. Although this has been the best experience of our lives, we are eager to get back to the comforts of "home." The beautiful sandy white beaches, stretching for miles overlooking the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Atlantic are going to be sorely missed. Gone will be the days of frolicking in the water and playing in the sand, as reality slaps us in the face.
And although we are definitely NOT looking forward to the long and tedious job search ahead of us, we are eager to re-embrace the simplicities of life in the States. We will welcome fast food restaurants and restaurants in general for that matter - places where you can dine for under $40 a meal. The convenience of laundry facilities and indoor plumbing will not be lost on us! Imagine, hot showers everday! And a hose attached to the nearby dock, providing fresh water on demand; I can't say I will miss lugging 6gallon jugs of water around.
The internet, which has eluded us most of this trip, ready to be accessed with the click of a button. And phone calls to friends and family that are free!! (if these people have Verizon)
The Bahamas have been an amazing experience and have allowed us to grow as people, as well as seasoned sailors. But, we are ready to head back stateside and have the conveniences that everyone takes for granted back at our fingertips.