We are so blessed our cousins got to visit over their spring break. We planned a visit last year, but it didn't work out and we are beyond thrilled to get to see them this year. We played LOTS of LEGOs actually, duplo blocks.
Ben's nephews are inventive and creative and have vivid imaginations, it's a joy to watch them in action.
What an amazing blessings to watch these cousins play together and teach and discover.
We had friends over to play and eat lunch…the little ones wanted to go outside. After a FEW minutes (like 3) Mallory wanted to go back inside and cried at how cold her hands got touching the doorknob. She went inside asking for help, as I followed her in, she asked for her scarf and mittens. This is a FIRST, last winter she was happy to wear coats, hats, mittens, anything I suggested was fine. Not so much this year! She has fought me all season over warm clothing. When she asked specifically for her scarf and mittens I was astounded and requested a quick photo of said items before heading back outside.
It's so much more fun to play when the cold isn't bothering you!
Our last full day we continued playing tourist (not a hard role) and visited the home of Bacardi. I will say that it was in all my guide books (I took four with me) as a not to be missed site. They have the most amazing view of del Morro but as we were not allowed to roam the rounds, I didn't get a good shot. We learned about the history (it began as a family enterprise) and how the founder's wife suggested using the bat as a logo/symbol as there were bats living in the first facility. Apparently the bat is a symbol for family and good fortune, who knew?!?!
We got quite the educatiuon about "signature" Bacardi drinks. They are very proud of their products.
After the tour, we drove around a bit a found this "access" point and got my shot of the fort.
Between the camera (were we are standing) and the fort is a huge deep water port-it continues to the right in this shot.) Apparently it's the third busiest in the Carribean for cruise ships. There were four large ships "anchored" at the piers. A little ways down from the piers is a huge container ship area. 4-5 gantry cranes and stuff–it was cool to see.
Back at the hotel, we enjoyed the beach sunset
thank you love for a wonderful trip!
Glad you had a good trip, love the photo of the rocks on the beach.
Did you know there is a rain forest in the US?? Hello el Yunque!
waterfalls
more waterfalls and a tree that Frodo might live in…
odd root systems
the waterfall we hiked 45+ minutes to see
two more cool trees (that I took pictures of from the car because I was so tired from hiking-need to get in better shape!!!)
So beautiful!! I’ve done that hike in pouring rain, worth it though!
