Traveling on my mind-- and Gilbert Arenas's as well?

Well, despite my attempts to get bumped off my flight from San Juan, I'm back in DC after a week in the sun. Some observations from the Caribbean:

The sun is ridiculously high down there because of how far south you are-it's right at the top of the sky directly overhead from noon to 2pm-- and even at 5 in the evening the sun is at "noontime DC levels". Pass the sunscreen.

Food is plentiful on these ships-- I've eaten one meal since Saturday night and have still gained 3 pounds. On board, food is available somewhere from 6am to 3 the following morning-- and then you're stuck with room service for three hours.

NHL-- so far off the map it's not even funny. They did have cable tv with ESPN and CNN hookup on the ship so you could follow the NBA and Major League Baseball, plus plenty of Belmont Stakes on Saturday-- but not a word about the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. It was as though the sport didn't even exist-- and I'm not sure if that isn't really the case.

I came back to the area hearing that Gilbert Arenas has decided to opt out of his current contract at the end of next season. He's making about 12 million dollars in each of the next two years; obviously he would command the max contract. While the Wizards can give him an extra year (6 as opposed to 5) as opposed to other suitors, does Gilbert want to stay in DC? Will management give him not only the money he seeks but also provide him the supporting cast he desires? Keep your eyes on offseason moves-- and if their personnel shifts inspire confidence or crisis.