This is a picture I took over winter break during our training trip for swimming. It is a panoramic view of from our balcony at the hotel. I took this because we came from zero degree weather to warm and breezy 70 degree weather. I found this inspirational, not just because of the nice weather, but because the warm weather provides a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. The shining sun provided warmth and just felt amazing. The palm trees rustling in the cool Florida breeze provided background music to our mini vacation. Just outside of our room there was a world of comfort. Even outside of your real home and real bed, there are places that you can find comfort in. Even though we were thousands of miles away from our own beds, we had the beautiful Florida weather to embrace us in all of it's entirety. The point is that even outside of your own home, you can find a home away from home. Some people say "There is no place like home." I think that is just an exaggeration.
