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- Every year my family drove from Canada to Florida to see my grandparents. I still cherish those memories. (newsbreak.com)
As a child, the author’s family embarked on an annual March road trip from Canada to Florida to visit their grandparents in Marco Island. These vacations became cherished memories.
The Condo, as it was affectionately known, was a cozy retreat that seemed to belong exclusively to the author’s family. They spent countless hours splashing in the pool, playing mini-golf, and capturing embarrassing photos. It was a place where milestones were celebrated, such as staying up until midnight for Y2K and introducing future spouses.
The author recognizes that these early morning wake-ups and beachside afternoons were a privilege. They fostered strong bonds with family and grandparents and ignited a passion for travel.
Recently, the author was relieved when Hurricane Milton spared Marco Island from serious damage. Living abroad, they find themselves drawn to the scents of their childhood vacation spot. Road trips and Pokémon have become inseparable parts of their adult life, a testament to the lasting impact of their annual family adventure.