Jamaica- the left overs

I know, give it up already, but I still have MORE to talk about. And this is my way of documenting this awesome vacation. I have a hard time limiting myself to only a few photos so I had to choose themes from the trip and this post is dedicated to all the random things that happened.  I loved this trip because we got to do whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted. I didn’t have to worry about the girls, and didn’t have to pack treats in my bag for them.  It was just Dave and I in paradise experiencing a bunch of different things.

We did fun things like go on a paddle boat…

We watched and watched a LOT of rain and went for a walk along the beach getting soaked in it. (along the way we met a Jamaican man who appeared out of the ocean and asked us if we liked to “party” aka did we want drugs. No, especially not in the pouring rain! (:

I missed my girls enough to make their names in the sand

 

They had a entertainment crew who did various activities which most resulted in some drunk men or women dancing.  They were pretty funny though. 

Our favorites were: Tracy and Pim.  There was one weirdo who was never fully involved and would make Macaw sounds throughout the shows. There is always one…isn’t there…?? Every night we attended the ONLY form of entertainment they provided, besides getting all you can eat drinks at the bar. I don’t mean to be mean, but the shows were only okay. By the 3rd night they became the same thing: dancing in scandalous and strange costumes and shaking your hips and booty a lot as well as lip synching to songs that partially related to the theme of the show.

Really? what are they wearing?  We left shortly after this “Céline Dion” lip sync and went for a walk in the moonlight on the beach.

It was much more romantic

We also got to see a wedding party send off lanterns.  It was REALLY cool though our photos wouldn’t show it. “And at last I see the lights…”

We were trying to figure out our “night mode” on the camera.  It looks like we have some work to do.

Speaking of the night, I loved the large moon we had the whole trip

That’s it, I’m finished. What a GREAT trip… now what is our next adventure? We are lucky enough to say right now that by the end of the year there will be a couple more, just not as relaxing. (:

Jamaica- Dolphin Cove

We chose to do an excursion to Dolphin Cove to swim with dolphins and see lots of other ocean/jungle creatures.  It was a GREAT deal and we couldn’t pass it up! I am so glad that we were able to go.  We didn’t get to take our own photos or videos (money making at its finest) so we purchased on 5 x7 for $16 to show our memory! We got to each ride our dolphin, Beyta, kiss and be kissed in return, dance, pet, and ask it to do tricks.  They are amazing mammals!

 

we got to hold a sting ray just like this one, but of course no photos of us actually doing it. ):

Then we snorkeled around. It wasn’t the best snorkeling because it was a man made blocked off area, but we still had a great time exploring especially with our new underwater camera!

After we went kayaking in a little ocean lake and then found some rocks and seashells for the girls.

The dock was decorated in a pirate theme and when I told Anna we got to see a real pirate with only one leg she was amazed! Arrr Matey!

 

After all the swimming was said and done we ventured off to meet Jungle creatures. Some Jamaicans will do anything for a couple bucks.  These photos were posed and taken by the Iguana man, he didn’t get a tip from us. Sorry.

Nothing like a romantic kiss (not actually caught on camera) posing with an iguana (see why he didn’t get a tip!) awkward!!!

This was my nervous smile.  I wish I had a shirt on, ewww… (he, again, posed my thumbs up)

Next we met some lovebirds.  They were awesome! Isn’t that the cutest face?

The lady at the Macaws was not as eager to earn a buck and not very friendly, but we did get a blurry photo!

 

There were also goats, but they didn’t warrant a photo from us.