The Service Today is Awesome

 We could not have asked for a better day today.  We had a lovely breakfast at one of the sit down restaurants.  Yes we sit down at every restaurant but this was not a buffet.  It was delicious and the service was a great! We got loungers on the beach.  We had great service down there. The staff was very attentive and friendly.  The weather was beautiful.  The temperature was only 71 but it felt like 81.

Trixie and I went for mani/pedi and back massages. The girl who did my mani/pedi rushed through mine.  I am not sure she felt good.  She kept sneezing and sniffing.  The guy Trixie had was awesome.  We laughed when we walked out, we caught a couple of the workers hugging.  When they saw us they parted ways so fast you would have thought we caught them doing something really bad……and Trixie said AAHHH, we saw that.  They were so embarrassed.  We all made a bunch of jokes had a good laugh. 

Everyone here,  guest and workers, all think the Ol Coonster is Santa.  It is so cute!  He needs to start carrying candy canes with him to hand out.  

Our waiter at dinner was so sweet and our service was awesome!  I asked him for a ginger ale with a splash of cranberry juice. This is my usual drink.  Art asked him what he gave me because it was one of the best drinks I have ever had….and it wasn’t my usual drink.  Instead of cranberry juice, the bartender used cherry juice.  Oh it was soooo good.  He even gave me one to take with me.   We left the restaurant and went  to the sweet shop.  We sat at the sweet shop and visited for awhile then back to the room for bed.

 I would say the service all day was just incredible.  

Several years ago Art got me a pair of goofy sunglasses.  The last trip we took together, we all tried on the glasses to see who wore them best.  We recreated it this year.  I think the ol Coonster wins it this time.  What do you think?

Shopping

We got to sleep in this morning.  It felt so good.  We all met for breakfast.  We had the buffet.  After breakfast we got an Uber and went in to town. We did some shopping.  There we found out there is a Coppell’s here.  We were told it was about a 10 minute walk so we decided to do it.  They didn’t say it was mostly up hill.  Yikes!  But we did it.

We did stop at a farmacia and Trixie inquired about a certain drug.  The lady excitedly said she did have it.  She then went through a door that I assumed was a backroom with shelves and medication on them.  Trixie was close to the door and asked me to stand behind her which I did.  by doing so, I  had a clear shot through the door.  To my absolute horror, the woman was standing on the sides of an open toilet.  Yes….. I said toilet.  She was balancing her feet on the sides while she was pawing through bins looking for the drugs.  She found several different kinds and proudly brought them all out.  Just to be clear Trixie did not purchase any of those drugs.  As horrifying as it was…. We got a good laugh.

We went back to the hotel for lunch and made spa appointments.  After dinner we went back to fire tables and listened to a couple of violinists.  Some of us (ok it was me) had trouble staying awake so we headed back to our rooms early.  

Now to bed………… 

New Adventure

 It is harder and harder to get up so danged early but we managed it.  We left early yesterday morning for our fun fun fun adventure.  We flew to Portland and met up with Trixie and the ol Coonster.  I will say the flight was great.  Art said it was the best flight he had ever been on.  To say it was a smooth ride was an understatement.  The take off and landing could not have been any better.  My sinuses always plug when I fly that direction but not this time,  I got some awesome new airphones for Christmas and they were truly awesome! 

We had a  lovely breakfast with Trixie and the ol’ Coonster..  Then off we went.  We actually arrived a a decent hour in the afternoon.  The hotel is lovely.  After checking in we met for chips, guacamole, and shrimp cocktail.  Then after a quick drink at the lounge, we went for a a delicious dinner.  We sat and visited at the outdoor fire tables. Then off to bed.  I could hardly keep my eyes open….. Bed was so comfy.   We’re off for some fun adventures today……. Stay tuned.

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Sad To Leave

 Well......sadly this was our last full day.  Tomorrow we return back home.  It stormed again all night and part of the early morning.  There isn't much of a beach left.  They didn't even put loungers out on the beach til late morning.

We spent the day at the pool.  Heck, we even got in the pool. The water was nice not cold and not hot ....... somewhere in the middle. But the wind blew the whole time.  A couple times a big burst would go through and you would get water in your face.  

Today was Mr and Mrs W's 45th wedding anniversary.  The restaurant tonight made them a special dessert.  It was really nice. 

After dinner we went to the quiet lounge to watch the game.  But it wan't very quiet.  They was a group of young couples playing a game of heads up and they were so loud you couldn't hear the game.  We showed them....... we left and went back to our room and got packed for tomorrow. 

Tomorrow will be a long day so time to go to bed and get rested up. 

What's Up With the Rain

 The skies were pretty angry when we got up and the wind was strong.  There were no loungers out at the beach because of the weather so Art scored us some loungers by the pool.  Not very many people were out so it was pretty quiet by the pool.

Spent most of the morning there.  I left about 10:30 to get ready for church.  I found a great station to play some fun uplifting church music as I got ready.  I had to share my testimony in conference and I was nervous.  I had planned what I was going to say but when I got up  this morning I felt it wasn't right for this occasion.  There would be a time in the future to say the things I had prepared.  I said a prayer and asked for guidance.  Hoping it would come I went about my business,  I was nervous and scared spitless.  I wondered if I really was the right one for this.  I had a lot of negative thoughts in my head but I received a text from Mrs Dr.  I really appreciated the text. Just before I spoke the Buddy said I would get a special blessing if I said a certain word.  I told him nope.  But I found a way and I did.  I sure hope I get that special blessing.   I shared my testimony but can't recall really what I said but I think it was ok as the Stake President texted "perfect". I really think not only did Heavenly Father help me but my mom did as well.  Throughout the day I have received several texts of support.  It has been very uplifting and encouraging. 

Back to vacation...... Art and I went back outside after conference but the clouds were pretty threatening so we went back to our room.  None to early ...... it rained pretty hard.  

We watched football the rest of the afternoon and evening.  We ordered room service for dinner but we did go to the sweet shop for dessert then to one of the restaurants so Art and Mrs W could have Mexican coffee.  Over all it was a great day.

Only one more day left.  Time flies when you are having fun.  

What A Great Day

 Today was such a great day.  It all started with a different cook this morning at breakfast.  Breakfast was not only edible it was delicious.  

It was pretty windy all day but more so this morning.  We did go to the beach though.  The nice thing was the temperature was warm.

I had two spa appointments today.  Oh my goodness it was so heavenly!!  I had a hot stone massage and a wonderful facial.  I just loved every second. After my appointments I joined Art on the beach.  It was lovely but I didn't get to stay very long as it started to rain.  

We had some guacamole and chips and shrimp cocktail while we were getting ready.  Then we went to the Thai restaurant.  Holy Smokes!!!  Best dinner for me so far.  The sushi was delicious and I ordered a steak meal that I cooked on a stone on my plate.  It was pretty cool and man was it delicious.  I would definitely go back. Then after I had red velvet cake and a scoop of ice cream. 

 We had hope to be able to watch our home team play football tonight but darn couldn't get it.  But I was able to watch my local conference. 

I forgot to mention yesterday... While we were at the Farmacia, someone got arrested on our beach.  We missed it but Mr W saw the whole thing.  So crazy! Also, everywhere I went someone wanted to help me with my bag.  I guess I looked frail....... it was weird. 

Big day tomorrow so I am head to bed.

  

Where Did The Beach Go

 Well if you can believe it.  We thought the breakfast cook was the fill in........nope she is the regular cook.  Oh my she is really not any good.  But it is interesting to see what you really end up with for breakfast and it is edible.

Most of the beach disappeared in the night.  I am not to sure who decided to come get it but it is gone.  Art got up early to reserve a spot for us. Almost all of the loungers were taken but he could find a couple for us.  There were no loungers on the beach.....or what was left of the beach.  Fortunately by the time we had breakfast, they were putting out a few loungers on the beach.  When I say we were right up to the ocean we really were.  The waves would come right up to and under our loungers.  It was actually awesome.  We spent the day at the beach.

Late this afternoon,  Art and I got a cab and went to the Farmacia. We ended up going to two of them.  We had a great cab driver who waited for us so we didn't have to get more than one cab.  AND when he almost crashed he apologized.  That was a first.  We have been in some pretty scary cab rides and they never apologize.

After dinner, Art and Mrs W went to one of the restaurants for Mexican coffee.  It is really cool how they make it.  They set it on fire and put on a show.  Mr W and I stayed out in the common area and watched funny videos.  

Tomorrow is a spa day for me.  I can hardly wait.