This year we splurged on a getaway beach vacation to Puerto Rico. We were joined by two of Dave's college friends and their families. Besides Caroline and Erin there was another 4 year-old and two 1 year-olds. We stayed in a huge villa in Dorado that had access to pools, water parks and ocean beaches. It was low season because of the hurricane risk and we hit the lottery with perfect weather that dodged two tropical storms. Good friends, good food, good beaches, good weather - que perfecta!
The water in the ocean was 80s and the kids could stay in for hours
On our second night we put the kids to bed early and hired a private chef for a grown-up dinner
One of our delicious tapas courses. (Ansel came down to join the party)
At the big splash park with life-jacketed Erin
Dad helps Corinne play on the fountain deck
Dad & Caroline in the lazy river
We each took turns preparing pina coladas. Jon's recipe was the best.
Back at the ocean beach. The breakwater was key for making this beach so fun. Otherwise we would have been pounded by tropical storm-force waves.
At the airport-themed playground
Pilot Ansel and co-pilot Caroline
Back at the hacienda
Our only outing was to old San Juan. It was a long hot slog up the hill to the sites.
The long march to the fort
But the view of San Juan harbor was spectacular
Heading back home on the ferry with exhausted kids
There was another kiddie pool playground in the complex that was completely deserted. It was our own private pool.
Running away from the troll under the bridge
And the perfect poolside snack, Doritos!
We even made it out to the outlet malls to load up at Gymboree for the fall
Erin needed a full hosing off after this popsicle
Our final night we ate dinner at the ocean beachside cabana
Caroline colored to pass the time as we waited for dinner service to start
Family photo
Ansel & Caroline had a lot of fun together
Hanging at the bar
Three amigos. We missed you Andy and Keith, wherever you are.
Cinco ninos bonitosListen to those tree frogs
Adios Puerto Rico
