July 2001 WWW Trip Report
There are many things to love about Hedo, but one of the
things I truly love is that Hedo can be whatever you want it or need it to be.
If you want to go all out and party you can do it; if you want to hit the
water sports and diving you can do it; or if you just want to vegetate and
relax, you can do that too. This was my time for the last option, and it was
nice just to go at my own pace, not feel like I had to do anything, and just
reconstitute myself after a stressful few months.
Toward my last day, Denny asked whether I had a good
time, and I gave him a sort of wishy-washy answer which was something to the
effect that I was having a good time, but not a great time. A great time would
have been if Id had someone to share it with. I think that is still true to
a certain extent, but as I later thought about the trip I realized that I had
pretty much accomplished what Id set out to do which was rest, relax,
do nude tai chi, meet some new people, renew connections with folks from prior
trips and put my head on straight for another few months until I can get away
again.
Most of my days started early (yes, before 7 am!) and I
was able to see Hedo at its most quiet and calm as I did tai chi on the tennis
court. The beach and water are beautiful in the cool early morning, and in the
quiet you can hear all the birds. Breakfast by 8:30 or so, and then to the
pool and beach. For the most part I spent the days in and around the pool, did
virtually no drinking (except rivers of water), ate very little (it was SO
hot), read, chatted, or just hung out and took it all in. Of course, I couldnt
miss the great WWW gals in the wet t-shirt contest, or the guys in Men in
Motion. Toms stage dive will no doubt live on in WWW lore.
My nights ended early, with a bit of rest before dinner,
and then typically bed by 10 or 11 pm. This trip did not find me at the PJ
party, piano bar, disco, or midnight hot tub. But, you know what? Those things
will be there next time and the great thing about Hedo is that you can make it
what you want each time. And even though I felt a little like a wet blanket
this time, I still had a good time when all was said and done. I came home
feeling rested, and ready to face the world again.
No trip report would be complete without acknowledging
some of the great people I met. Most everyone was wonderful, welcoming,
friendly, and kind. Some of the couples Im very glad I met included:
Dave & Cory, Ed & Jeanie, Wendy & Jerry, Steve & Pam,
Pink & Irish, Shelli & Chris, Chuck & Di, and Mike & Beth. It
was also great to see Jerry & Edie again, and also Lance & Jessica,
John & Ellen, Tom & Barb, Ro & Beth, Steph & Boomer, and of
course Denny & Diane. As for you single folks, well, you rocked, and Im
particularly glad to have met Melissa and Mierin what great gals! It was
also great to meet Ken, and know that we share a love of big, drooling dogs.
Richard was always the gentleman; and Steve, Ill see you around and it was
wonderful to have you there too. Finally, Im honored to have spent some
quality time with Baron on my last day.
So, thanks again to Denny & Diane and all the great
WWWers who make Hedo so unique, enchanting, and, welladdictive. Guess Ill
be back and Ill see you then.