peeking its eyes over the line of sparkling blue water that met the rosy morning sky. The smell of warm rich coffee steaming from the small cup was enticing and mouthwatering. The room was lit with the morning rays pouring through the slatted bamboo blinds. The heat gave the room a humid feel that was blissful compared to the icy air I was last in. The town below my window was decorated with colorful houses and people to match.