St. Thomas, USVI

Out of the blue, my friend Karen from Florida, texted me and asked it I was able to travel. She had booked  a time-share for her boyfriend and herself and another for her parents. At the last minute her boyfriend realized he couldn't go. I only needed to pay my airfare and bring spending money for souvenirs and food. I checked the cost of flights out of Buffalo and since it was a mere $600 or so, I said YES!

It actually took a little convincing by my husband and my son to get me to go. I had just started the Revlimid chemo pills a few weeks before and they made me very tired. I did not want to be a "dud". I mentioned this to Karen and she said I was being silly. I could simply stay at the resort or stay in the room and sleep if I felt like it. Al and Mark pushed me to go...and I am so glad they did.

I had an amazing week. It was wonderful to see my old friend again -- this is only the third time in 30 years that we have seen each other -- and I loved visiting with her mom and dad as well. They were like my second parents when we were growing up.

We took a boat trip to the British Virgin Islands, saw the Baths at Virgin Gorda and snorkelled at Coqi Beach on St. Thomas and in the middle of the Caribbean in the BVI's. The beach at the resort was superb and we had many fabulous meals of fresh fish throughout the week.

It was quite relaxing as well. We were in our pj's and in bed most nights by 6 or 7 and asleep by 9 or 10. :) Exactly what I needed. Thank you Karen!!!