Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Take Us Home CakeMan

As with most of the country, the Coast of Illinois is under attack. For some, the threat is wind. Others, as myself, it is the most dreaded of forecasts- the 'Wintery Mix'! And if you are lucky enough to be out of El Nino's tantrum there is still the hot air of politicians decimating the airwaves. 
So what better time than now to go back to the islands...
I passed this young man early one morning as I walked the beach looking for my favorite Ganga man (for PICTURES! Stop it!) He had a mask and spears and apparently a keen sense of fish hangouts. It has become one of my favorite photos.
But if early morning spear fishing isn't your thing..


How about a wine tasting and appetizer buffet in the dappled sunlight of a poolside pergola?
No?
Okay...


A beachside wedding perhaps? One of probably a dozen we covertly attended. Your gift is in the mail, happy couple.
Still not warm? 
Then perhaps a candlelight dinner under the stars?


Or a pastel painted sunrise...


Still not there? Then close your eyes and listen closely... There is a cart rolling down the marble walkway...one wheel is a little wonky...a quiet rattle of china underscores splashes from the pool...a gentle whiff of vanilla mixes with the ocean breeze...
That's right...
It's 
CAKEMAN!!!

 Possibly the most absurd and wonderful experience of my life so far! 
Cake! 
At the pool! 

I seriously need to relocate...

(All photos are from Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Jamaica. Wedding and dinner pics courtesy of our dinner club Fireman. The rest are mine.)








6 comments:

  1. I learned last year that the only way I can survive VA winters is to go some place warm in February. Last year it was the Dominican Republic, but sadly no cake man. I feel deprived. Must find cake man soon.

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    1. In a way I envy your lack of CakeMan. After experiencing him, now I can only mourn the lack of CakeMan.
      Of course, I am super envious of your February trips to the lands of warm and sun!!! May you find your CakeMan this year!

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  2. I learned last year that the only way I can survive VA winters is to go some place warm in February. Last year it was the Dominican Republic, but sadly no cake man. I feel deprived. Must find cake man soon.

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