We started our day by getting up at 3 in the morning. We met up with Toone's at the airport. (Sophie got hurt right before our picture, she really isn't sad)
We arrived in Mexico and found our bus to the resort. Check in took a long time. There was a lot of information about shows, restaraunts, stores, exursions, and maps, to learn. We were a bit overwhelmed and hungry. We dropped off backpacks in our rooms, grabbed something to eat and went to sleep. This is a picture of our room from the doorway. You walked in straight to the tub and it was all open. Not a lot of privacy to shower and get ready. Around the corner is the other bed. We would have everyone go sit over there as a person was getting ready.
The next day dawned bright and beautiful. We ate and were ready to hit the beach. Most of the day was spent there, with some time going back and forth to the pool, lunch, and a stop at the water slides.
The snack bar had swings for people to sit while they ate. They kids really enjoyed those.
When the pool closed, we all went back to our apartments, quick shower and change, then back for dinner. It was a fantastic meal. We split up to get in faster and ended up doing kids at one and adults at another. So fun.
Tuesday morning after breakfast was back to the beach.
Boogie boarding was a hit and we did it often. You could sign out the boards for one hour, then sign out again later if you wanted to. We usually did at least twice and sometimes three times a day.
The wind was a little stronger the second day, but still lots of good snorkeling.
Emily, Natalie, and Leah joined a beach Zumba class. They always had lots going on that you could join. Soccer, volleyball, yoga, etc.
Another quick change and dinner. Then we went to the show. Every evening there was some show for us to go watch. Monday was Disney Princess night, there was a Micheal Jackson night, Super Hero night. Tuesday was Part one of a Mayan show. It was a little strange, but kind of interesting. We missed part two and party three was extremely bizarre.
It was wonderful to go to bed when we wished and sleep in all we wanted. It was so relaxing. The first night Leah asked if I would be okay with her and Emily getting lunch the next day without parents. I said no way. Everyone needed to stick together the whole time. By noon the next day, I was totally ok with it. We felt very safe and the kids could find their way around. They enjoyed ordering drinks on the beach. It was a few ladies job to just walk back and forth on the beach all day, getting people smoothies, drinks, water. Blake liked for them to surprise him. Dave enjoyed the virgin Pina Coladas. Lots of delicious ones.
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