Great Escape ♡

One of my fondest memories was during one of my travels as a young girl. Perhaps all those family vacations have influenced my wanderlust and love of exploring. One vacation continues to stand out to me, it's likely due to the overwhelming peace I had while on vacation visiting my great-grandparents in Mexico. They live in Oaxaca, Mexico and as a child we would often visit during the summer or have them visit us. One particular summer my great-grandpa let me accompany him, his donkey and my grandpa to his small farm away from the house. I'll never forget how beautiful the scenery was. We walked along the dirt road with the shining sun peaking through the tall trees, and even passed a water stream on our journey. My great-grandpa let me take a break to look through all the rocks in the stream. I ended up finding a large rock in the shape of a heart and still have it to this day. When we made it to the farm, I helped clean the sheep's pens and husk the corn. After all the hard work we went back home and I showed my mom the rock in the shape of the heart and regaled her with the stories of the sheep. 
I remember lounging in the hammock and going to the local fairs, and just overall feeling at peace. Whenever I think of my great-grandparents I remember that vacation. It was a time when we were able to all get together, to simply relax and enjoy being a family. Sometimes I wonder why this one vacation seems to hold more importance to me compared to the countless others. I usually come to the simple conclusion that life was simple as a child. At that age, everything was fascinating, new, and the world would never hurt me. When that summer ended I returned home and after continually being in pain from running or walking I went to the doctor. It turned out I had a large tumor in my leg. For a long time after, I couldn't be like the other kids and run to my hearts content. So I would remember earlier that same summer when I ran free on those roads and could play for hours on end. That little town will always have a special place in my heart and I can't wait to visit again.
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