It's 6 am -I'm sitting on the main balcony, (there are 3) watching a 4 masted cruise ship slowly enter the harbor, and a shuttle boat ferrying people ashore. Check the weather icon at home -19. Warm easterly trade wind sifting through the tree tops. (sorry started to sound like a cheap romance novel). This has been a amazing experience, Eric is right when he says Canadians won the lottery of life, we take so much for granted, Ok -40 might not be so great but the poverty here is staggering, 70 % unemployment, dirt floor hovels and yet the people are so warm and friendly. Looking forward to next year's trip back here already!
George
Had a lazy afternoon yesterday. Did some laundry which meant going down to the strip and buying some new t-shirts. Almost blew the budget at US$5.00 each. We then bought some beer and headed back to the room to change into pool wear. Hung out at the pool for a few hours and then back to the room to change for dinner and the super bowl party. Ir you didn't watch the game we're in the same boat. I spent the time people watching because I really don't care much about football -especially American football. Not sure what's on the agenda today. Just relaxing I think. Oh yea almost forgot to add that it's not all fun and games at this hotel. It took us almost exactly 7 minutes to walk down all the stairs from our room to the lobby restaurant last night. I'm going to count them today. There are some costs to get the spectacular views.
Lisa
Good day at the resort. This is a spectacular resort, although I could feel a little guilty when I stop to think of the places we have been and how people live every day only a few hundred metres away. The meal at the Superbowl party was very nice, a whole roasted pork carved in front of us with appy's, desert (bread pudding) and two for one drinks.The crowd was as interesting as the game. Lucky they gave us a ride back up the hill. Some time at the pool today, try and check in with Eric before we go and then Granada/Managua tomorrow.
Always nice to see the comments......Cheers
Dennis
Who Dat! Got to watch the sun go down on Peyton Manning and the Colts as the actual Sun set over the pacific ocean. Congrats to the Saints and the wonderful city of New Orleans on their Super Bowl victory. Great location to watch a football game. It is going to be nice to just relax and hang out today. Spend some time by the pool. Maybe go get one more fix of ice coffee and banana chocolate chip pancakes at El Gatto Negro. Maybe figure out how to stow away on the cruise ship in the harbour so I never have to go back to work.
Kris
The early bird sure gets the view....thanks George for adding pictures they sure warmed up my morning Sandi
ReplyDeleteYour updates on your trip make me feel like I'm there with you! Thanks for taking the time to update the blog daily. Kris, you must try to convert the uncoverted on the pleasures of eating the tuna the way it should be eaten! After reading your story of the meal prepared, I really wish I was there to taste it.... Sounds like there's lots to do there and I hear some convictions coming out of what can be done. Try get some sleep, Dennis, you can't lay awake every night trying to solve everything! I can just see George talking about his hunting and fishing making the pictures come to life. Lisa, I always knew you could find a bargain...count those steps for me. Look forward to your presentation when you get back! See you on FRIDAY? John
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