joeislove's 100-word story for July 5, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 5, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Almost there. Salt on the breeze now mixing with the floral scent of the tropical paradise we were approaching. My stomach rumbled. I wondered if we would dock before dinner time. Would we have time to find a local spot? Should we just eat on the ship before going ahore? Someone had to think about things like this. Sarah was certainly no help in this regard. She had spent most of the morning at the rail there, gazing at the horizon. Her posture spoke of longing. She hasn't been home for years. I only hope she recognizes the place now.

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