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Summer Vacation

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One of my favorite family traditions is summer vacation. Every summer, my grandmother takes all of her grandchildren to her second home in New York. The house sits on a lake that is surrounded by mountains and trees. The car ride is only seven or eight hours long, but it feels like a century when all I see is the highway and trees for miles. It is usually much cooler there than at home, but that does not hinder us from having fun. I like swimming in the freezing cold water because it makes me feel like the invincible, Silver Surfer. I also enjoy kayaking and using the new paddle board. We spend most of our time outdoors, but occasionally everyone plays board games or cards together inside. I cherish this time away from home that I get to bond with my cousins and grandmother. It is our little place in paradise.