Translation of Abwesenheit

I was wondering whether such a technology is suitable for your home. I would like to meet you in person and explain you a little more about the implementation, the advantages and the drawbacks.
I have been there once for vacation, but I was too little. It was twelve years ago, when I was still a child. I went there with mom and dad and all I cared about is beach and sand, no culture.
I got up at five in the early morning because I wanted to take pictures of the sunrise. I hoped that there would be some fog, as it would add to the atmosphere and would results in great shots.