hey Victoria, beautiful pics, thanks for the reminders of how lovely it is there. You deserved it after all you've been through and done for us! (not that we had anything to do with you going, but it's the thought that counts right?)
As for sand and cracks, well, let's just say I hope you had more, um, enjoyable things to occupy your time as far as that goes!
Welcome back, and glad you didn't come upon any earthquakes (or them upon you!)
Jenny