The reason we're going to this particular destination, Puerto Vallarta, is because Alexis used to live and work there. She's really looking forward to returning: she's talked about the sea and the beaches, the old town, the bars and restaurants, the bars again (it was during her party phase...), and about the atmosphere, the smell, the feel of the place. She can't wait to introduce me to a location that has been so important in her life, and I can't wait to experience it for myself.
As it happens, I'm writing this at Mum & Dad's house in Stevenage, which is a place that, whilst not as exotic as Mexico, is still very important to me. I first lived here at the tender age of 2 weeks, and moved away to university 18 years later. Coming back is always special. I was just printing off our boarding cards in my former bedroom, and now I'm sitting in the lounge with M&D, thinking about how lucky I am to have this connection to my childhood. Obviously the house has changed a lot, but my senses still make that link, often subconsciously, to the great times I spent here with M&D and Martin and Ian.
I think Alexis's senses will make that same subliminal connection to Puerto Vallarta as soon as she steps off the plane. I can't wait to see her face...
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