November 5th at the pool today

November 5th at the pool today 

We decided to do something different today so instead of the beach we walked to the cheesy market crowded with shops all selling the same junk. Very expensive! They wanted $30 US for a cheap ball cap… we didn't buy anything.

Now we are at the 'relaxation' pool. We found lounge chairs in the shade close to the pool. It was nice except now the party pool just cranked up the music which is drowning out the mellow music here.

Big base undertones.

… Ages later… It's already 3pm… I'm chasing that 'peaceful easy feeling' and have caught up! I couldn't feel more mellow. It's pretty great!

Olaf and I swam down to the other end of the giant pool to the swim up bar to get a 'purple Rain' which was sickly sweet but a marvelous colour. I can't get over how much space there is. Nothing seems crowded or too busy, at least where we are! The swim up bar area had lots of people but not a crush. We are at the other end and it almost seems deserted.

The bar is past the bridge. I have no idea how they maintain such a huge space!

We spent an hour decompressing (from what I don't know!) at our swim up then got ready for supper. Tonight was Italian! The food was great. I'm not sure where the time went but by the time Olaf and Stephanie left from our pre bed swim it was past 11:30! A far cry from last night's 10pm bedtime.

It poured at one point in the night but the moon was out to say goodnight.

November 4th another day in paradise

November 4th another day in paradise 

I think this is going to get repetitive (I hope), although it's hard to imagine that today could top yesterday when I was on a high all day!

We were up early, actually, I barely slept and was totally wound up in bed from all the dancing paired with a bit of alcohol (not too much though - I feel fine today). I started using my giant mug mid day. The bartender put in a margarita then filled it the rest of the way with ice. As I drank it down I kept topping it up with water so I was well hydrated. It lasted me until supper.

I did the same thing with a Pina colada which with added water lasted me all day. It stays cold for hours!

We didn't make it to the beach early enough to nab 4 chairs in the shade together so we are split between 2 locations. Our umbrella is low to the ground… luckily we are short!

Mid afternoon we came back to our room to swim and relax. Unfortunately at some point they turned the volume up to level 11 so it's hard to have a conversation 😜

So far I have avoided a sunburn… I'm slathering sunscreen and trying to stay in the shade when possible… the sun is crazy strong ☀️ 

Supper was a much quieter affair than last night. We ate at the French restaurant tonight. I had the lamb, which in my mind was a stew, so imagine my surprise when what seemed like a whole honking leg was served! It was good and also slightly hilarious. We didn't last long past supper before a swim and then PJ's…

I hope I sleep better tonight 💤 

November 3rd getting into the groove

November 3rd getting into the groove 

Does it make any sense to be sitting by the ocean fighting back tears? It's such a mix up of emotions… happy and sad at the same time…

Our morning has been wonderful so far. It's only 11 am and already it would be hard to make it any better, although Carm has disappeared somewhere between our room and the beach ⛱️ (update - he was talking with a lovely couple from Houston, although the man was originally from Nigeria - he dragged them back here so we chatted for quite a while.

A swim in the ocean and now I am back with my margarita (½ strength!) and bottle of water. Hardship! 

Well, a guy just walked past with 2 macaws and now I feel a bit sad…

We had breakfast with Olaf and Stephanie at the buffet. I walked in and the first thing I passed was a giant display of cut fruit including watermelon and dragon fruit - oh yeah baby! Then Carm and I walked around to see the gym - good but you have to wear gloves to use the weights, which of course I didn't bring… we passed the lazy river and giant water slide - maybe tomorrow. For now we will enjoy the beach with O&S 😁 

I feel that I have a gene that attracts me to all the things that the beach vendors are selling! I didn't bring any money except for tips so can easily send them away… they aren't aggressive or push.

After hours at the beach we all retired to our swim up room which is across from the party pool. Rocking music drew us into the 'aquarium' pool to make fools of ourselves! I love being on the edge of crazy! The heavy glass door to our room keeps some of the sound at bay inside but step outside! I love it.

If I could bottle up today to sip on this winter…

Hours later and we are tucked into bed after an awesome evening. We went to the hibachi grill for supper which is a noisy affair… I was sitting next to a bunch of young guys from the US Navy… they were sweet and we hung around with them for a few hours after dinner. I will admit that being called a 'hot milf' made my day! I'm easily flattered so hearing from a bunch of young men that I still have it was pretty awesome and I will ride on that high for a long time 😜 

After all that excitement and hours of dancing a quick dip in the pool topped the night. I can't imagine how tomorrow could even come close to today.

The list of awesome is just too long to include…