Sunday, August 31, 2008

Gonzo's Visit Puerto Rico!

A month late....
So, Leo and I travelled to the PR a couple of years back...we didn't like it at all. Come to find out AFTER our return, we stayed at the wrong end of the island (San Juan). So when we decided to venture back, along with our 15 year old twins, we took some advice from Leo's Mom and stayed in Fajardo (Eastern side of the island).
We were all BLOWN away how beautiful it was! We stayed at a resort on a cliff overlooking the Carribean Sea and loved every minute of it. From our private island, to the water park, to hiking in the rainforest, to shopping downtown and just chilling in our room watching DVD's...we had an absolute blast! Leo was in heaven with the food...it is very much like Colombian food. I had heard that PR was more beautiful than Hawaii, and after the first time I couldn't believe that comparison...but after this trip, I think PR is definately in 1st place with Hawaii in my book.
The reason for our little getaway was for Steph & Liz. In Leo's Latino culture once the girls turn 15, they have what is called a Quincenara (sp?). We had planned to go down to South America and show the girls where Leo grew up in Colombia...but the passports didn't get to us in time. So, the PR was the concellation prize.
We just love our Twinnies so much! I don't know what I would do without them. I am so lucky to have the wonderful daughters I have!

View from our room

Stephie reading as we waited for our car

Coqui Waterpark

Hike to the Rainforest

Another view from our room

Private Island

Before our Hike...the after picture is all sweaty and gross!

Twins with the Jeep Dad rented for them

Twins in the Carribean
I forgot...we had a competition to see who could ask the most locals their names and ask in Spanish/English and remember them in order. I think I totally won...I had like 12 names....Orlando, Jesus, Rafael, Brenda, Milagros...