Today was a new day for adventure. Mateo woke up feeling much better and was ready to take on today's sea experience. This time Papi was going to accompany the kids.
A preview of what was to come ... stingray petting!
Before going into the water the kids were really excited about this new adventure
Once their feet go into the water and they felt the rays swarm and bump up next to them...
...fear set in. Mateo was nervous and Lucia freaked out and jumped into Papi's arms
Unfortunately for her they were already committed and Papi was unable to hold her and an entire bucket of chum, so she sat in the middle of Stingray pond and miserably and begrudgingly fed the birds and the stingrays. Not a happy camper.
Once all of the chum was gone, she gingerly made her way back to Papi and...
...jumped back into his arms
Once the kids were back on shore, Papi got some time to go snorkeling where he saw more fish and a stingrays up close and personal
Once the kids got more comfortable they waded back in to shallow waters and gave gentle pats to the stingrays...
...and a starfish.
Bravo to children who are much braver than their Mama!
After that wonderfully exciting experience, we went and explored more of Atlantis's underwater aquariums
Very cool!
Later the kids had some time by the pool again
"Chileando!"
Even baby V was "chileando"
"Ahhhh this is the life"
"Sun, fun and pina coladas...nice!"
Mateo did some practice snorkeling in the pool
Not much to see but crystal clear water
Later big bro spent some time with his sister...
...Each one of them
And now begins my favorite series of pictures from our vacation. They definitely capture the beauty, joy and absolute fun the kids had on the trip. I also think they look like they could be part of an Abercrombie & Fitch Junior ad... take 1
Take 2
And final shot...p.s. none of these were staged
Now back to silly pix. The hotel was covered with random sculptures and royal thrones which were perfect for photo ops...as seen here
...here...
...and here
2 comments:
Love the smiling and running one.
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