… and by “relax,” I realize that our version of relaxation is still more active than most; however, if you are among loved ones, and still cognizant and appreciative of the land you are in, then it is ok to take a step down once in a while and lay on the beach with a good book.

When you travel as much as we do in the Steinharter family, it is alright once in a while to travel as a way of ‘getting away’ as well as getting together, instead of just constantly fighting the clock to see as much as you can in a new place.

This year’s family reunion was held at Gros Islet, St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Along with reading, sleeping, drinking cocktails at sunset, and eating coconut on the street… we of course still found time to balance the beauty of relaxation with the action of exploration:

**all photo credit goes to Sarah Steinharter.