DAY 1....traveling there!
Yuck....I didn't even take a picture because it was so disgusting! We left at 12:30 am and didn't get to beautiful Punta Cana, DR until 2:00 pm. Sick I know....so pretty much we got to the place....waited to get checked in for like an hour....ate some dinner at Franco's Pizzeria (which was soon to become my favorite!)....walked around the resort (huge)....and then we all went to bed at like 7:30 PM. I don't know if I've ever slept so darn good!
The view from our room!DAY 2....finally getting to enjoy! P.S. Happy Valentines Day!
This day was fun because it was time to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and lovely weather! Not to mention warm water! It was really nice...simply soaking in the rays! But let me just say the sun is so hot there...I've never experienced such an intense sun! WOW! So of course we had to cool off with the water....and we were swimming...only to find a baby sea turtle that looked just like of Nemo but smaller! It was the coolest thing I have ever seen! Too bad I didn't have my camera at the time! But I will never forget it! For Valentines dinner we went to La Choza, one of the six restaraunts on the resort...it was pretty darn good...not as fancy as restaurants to come...but such an enjoyable atmosphere! The waiters dance around and sing to the live music...it's awesome!
Before Dinner.... Pictures at the Point
Dinner at La ChozaDAY 3...going into Punta Cana
We decided to get adventurous and head into town where there were supposedly restaurants, shopping, etc. So we got on the shuttle and went...then we figured out it's like a little town completely made for the tourist! So it wasn't the real deal! But we got some Baskin Robbins ice cream (my new favorite flavor Polar Bear Dip)
We decided to get adventurous and head into town where there were supposedly restaurants, shopping, etc. So we got on the shuttle and went...then we figured out it's like a little town completely made for the tourist! So it wasn't the real deal! But we got some Baskin Robbins ice cream (my new favorite flavor Polar Bear Dip)
And later in the day we hiked to the Natural Lagoons at our resorts ecological reserve...crystal clear...and beautiful! And then Cody accidentally fell into one of the lagoons while trying to take a picture! I wish I would have got that on film...but don't worry more accidents were to come...
Later that evening after eating dinner italian style we couldn't find anything to do (just keep in mind that the nightlife of this place is very low key and nothing goes on) so we found our own entertainment ....
Day 4...You won't believe what we saw...and until I get a video of it...I cannot fully post about it until then!
We went to the "real town" called Huigey about an hours drive from our hotel. Words just cannot describe that place! And we didn't end up getting to our final destination! I learned how to say the word vomit in Spanish this day, and I tried to buy a fresh coconut to eat...but instead my words got lost in translation...i got the liquid from the coconut and that's all! Later I think i discovered that they don't have the same coconuts as Hawaii does!
On the side of the road, buying the coconut and the man cutting the coconut open with a machete. Don't worry, they put ice in the cup so my Dad wouldn't even let me try it...he dumped it out next to our car! I hope they didn't see!
Later that evening after eating dinner italian style we couldn't find anything to do (just keep in mind that the nightlife of this place is very low key and nothing goes on) so we found our own entertainment ....
PING PONG
Day 4...You won't believe what we saw...and until I get a video of it...I cannot fully post about it until then!
We went to the "real town" called Huigey about an hours drive from our hotel. Words just cannot describe that place! And we didn't end up getting to our final destination! I learned how to say the word vomit in Spanish this day, and I tried to buy a fresh coconut to eat...but instead my words got lost in translation...i got the liquid from the coconut and that's all! Later I think i discovered that they don't have the same coconuts as Hawaii does!
On the side of the road, buying the coconut and the man cutting the coconut open with a machete. Don't worry, they put ice in the cup so my Dad wouldn't even let me try it...he dumped it out next to our car! I hope they didn't see!
Later that night we felt adventurous and went to Bavaro (another beach town up the way) and checked out some other resorts....found a shopping mall, ate at Hard Rock Cafe and Tony Romas the same day....and gambled at one of the casinos. Corey won 18 dollars...he was on fire!
Day 5...Happy Birthday to Me!
I got to pick what we did for my birthday, so we did a morning beach walk and it was lovely, a little windy...like always but then you don't feel like you're frying! We rented some bikes and rode them around...and then we partied at the beach!
Where I also fell in love with my favorite new ice cream treat called Magnum...delicious!
After soaking in the sun all day...it was Salsa and Merenge lessons (yes Corey said he would because it was my birthday!) But unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of us dancing, but it was a lot of fun! Then it was time for dinner, and we had reservations at La Yola, a restaurant right at the marina. So Corey and I both got showered and ready....
Little did we know that outside it had started raining a little while we were getting ready. So my family came to pick us up, and we were going to wait for the shuttle to take us over to the marina. So we waited and waited, not shuttle....obviously we began to wonder if it came at night...or if we'd just missed it! So Cody went down to look at the sign and I decided to follow...don't worry that I slipped on the first step down and flew in the air until my back stopped me on one of the steps! Happy Birthday to me! FREAK! It was really painful and my Dad was the only person who saw it, and he said that my feet just went right out from under me, flying in the air and nothing broke my fall except my back....wanna see the war wounds?
Where I also fell in love with my favorite new ice cream treat called Magnum...delicious!
After soaking in the sun all day...it was Salsa and Merenge lessons (yes Corey said he would because it was my birthday!) But unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of us dancing, but it was a lot of fun! Then it was time for dinner, and we had reservations at La Yola, a restaurant right at the marina. So Corey and I both got showered and ready....
Little did we know that outside it had started raining a little while we were getting ready. So my family came to pick us up, and we were going to wait for the shuttle to take us over to the marina. So we waited and waited, not shuttle....obviously we began to wonder if it came at night...or if we'd just missed it! So Cody went down to look at the sign and I decided to follow...don't worry that I slipped on the first step down and flew in the air until my back stopped me on one of the steps! Happy Birthday to me! FREAK! It was really painful and my Dad was the only person who saw it, and he said that my feet just went right out from under me, flying in the air and nothing broke my fall except my back....wanna see the war wounds?
That's the shot of my back today...not to mention I've got another bruise on my leg and scratches and mega bruise also on my forearm! Not pretty!
So pretty much that ruined my whole night. We still went to dinner and all that, but it sort of sucked that I had to get hurt on my Birthday....lets just say the night ended early and with me screaming because Corey made me ice it and it was burning!
Day 6, 7 & 8.....all a blur!
Pretty much the rest of our trip we tried to just soak up as much sun as possible! So most of the time was spent at the beach hanging out....and those were the days when I took the most pictures! So Here's a little slide show of some of my favorites! It's long though.....sorry!
Day 6, 7 & 8.....all a blur!
Pretty much the rest of our trip we tried to just soak up as much sun as possible! So most of the time was spent at the beach hanging out....and those were the days when I took the most pictures! So Here's a little slide show of some of my favorites! It's long though.....sorry!
11 comments:
Hey, you never have to apologize for a long post to me! I am so jealous of your awesome vacation! Happy Birthday, too! I was thinking of you. You look gorgeous in the pictures!
BEAUTIFUL place! I never thought about vacationing in Dominican Republic. I'll have to check it out. It looks awesome. Hey anywhere sunny looks pretty awesome right now:)
Hey cute hair, and Happy (late) Birthday! Looks like you guys had such a fun trip!
Talk about the best vacation ever! So, Magnums are Steve's absolute favorite treat! They had them in Portugal on his mission. I got to try one in Germany and I agree absolutely delish! Steve wants to know if you tried the Double Magnum. The one with caramel. Well, welcome back to reality! Happy, happy b-day you old geazer!
Well I wish I was there right about now. It's beautiful and it looks like you had a great time. Happy Birthday. Sorry about the fall. I'm glad you are home though. We definitly need to get together. I leave in about a week. Yikes!
Man I am jealous. Next time take me!! It looks like you guys had a great time. Happy Birthday too!!
So fun! Your slide show isn't working though! I sooooo want a vacation right now:)
I'm glad you had a fun time! What a way to spend Valentine's day and your birthday! You look so cute- you were born to be on a beach, I think. Tell Corey way to go on the gambling- have you decided how to spend the dough? oh, and How was the rum?!?!?!
are you serious? what amazing views, like a postcard! how awesome, you guys look like you had a blast! it's making me so excited for a vacation:)
wow! That looked like an incredible vacation. Sorry about your fall. Hope you're all healed up now! Shal
Now its time to get to work to pay for all the fun you had. But we did all have a good time even though you were a bit of a cluts on your birthday, you know falling and all. DAD
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