The classic beach vacation. Warm sand, waves, and sunsets. And palm trees, lots of palm trees. We started in Guatemala, and the El Paredon Surf Camp. Despite rustic conditions, it was a tropical dream. Watching baby turtles released into the sea, walking into warm ocean water, chilling in the hammock on the beach. Muy tranquillo.

Monterrico (left) didn't have the surfing, but it had a pool and lots of palm trees. It was there that I started working on my tan in earnest.

El Zonte. Watch out for the rocks.

El Sunzal. Eat your heart out, Wisconsin. And New York. And especially Debbie.

Coco Loco?

Look Mom, good waves!