Real Stories - May 2005

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On still another occasion, on a westward vacation drive, we paused for the evening in a small city motel of Anna’s choosing (she had timed the trip so that we would arrive in the early evening, and had chosen a motel with an indoor pool, as she was an avid and expert swimmer). By prior arrangement, as we had no children requiring lifeguard oversight in our party, Anna had negotiated after-hours pool access (the pool closed at 7PM, and we arrived around 9PM). Thus we were able to enjoy the pool in relative privacy, a welcome diversion following a daylong drive.