Our Honeymoon.

Day Cinco!

I can't believe this is our last full day here. I'm ready to go home, but it's still going to be difficult leaving such a beautiful place.

Not a huge update here - we went sailing this morning, which was really fun. This afternoon, we're just going to hang out by the pool, and maybe go kayaking again. Tonight, we have a romantic dinner on the beach for two - I'm very excited about that!!

This will probably be my last update until we get home. I don't want to pay another $10 for another day of internet...so, we'll see you when we're in the states!! I have Monday off, so I'm sure I'll have pictures up then!

Hasta leugo!

Day Quatro!

What a day! We got up early this morning to go ATV'ing. I was super worried as it was really pouring when we left...the skies looked just as they did yesterday, and ATVing through the rain and mud didn't sound appealing to me. Luckily, as we drove 1/2 an hour (like maniacs in the back of a bus type vehicle) the rain stopped, the sun came out and by the time we actually left on ATVs we were hot!

We rode for 2 or so hours through the jungle of the Dominican. It was very green, very muddy, and very fun! We looked liked swamp monsters by the end though! Half way through, we stopped at a Dominican house and talked to the locals and saw how they lived. It was such an eye opener. They don't even have clothes lines...they just hang their clothes over the fences. They are all so nice and welcoming though...it really makes you think twice about the luxieries we have back home...

We got back, showered and got lunch at the buffet. Have I talked about the meals here?? Not only do you have dessert with every meal, but you have liike 10 different options for dessert. Today, I tried 3 of them and they were all fantastic! Yum!!

Last night, we had dinner at the Roma, an italian restraunt. It was a much better experience than the night before. The service was much better and the food was delicious! Then, we went to the "Spectacular Show" at the resort's theater. They did songs and dancing from different countries around the world - very cool! They did a 50's rock thing from America, and the Can Can and some song about America in Spanish that I couldn't understand, but Chase thinks it was about how they hate Americans, lol.

This afternoon, we went to the ocean for awhile, and then headed to the bar at the pool where we hung out for a few hours. Now, Chase is taking a nap and I'm trying to remedy my clogged ears which have now reduced my hearing to zilch. It sounds like I need rubbing alcohol and vinegar -- two things I didn't think I had a reason to bring to the DR...I'll head down to the gift store and see if I can drop $50 on them!

If you are expecting gifts...think again. It's not Mexico here! You can barter (with vendors, not shops), but it's still VERY expensive. We bought a painting, which the guy said he painted himself..but...we saw more of the same kind where we went ATV'ing today. Lol! Guess it's not an original...good thing we didn't pay his full price! We also bought Hunter's some maracas which Chase thinks I spent way too much on ($10). I'll probably get a tshirt before we're done...but, that will be it. Expensive!!

We have one full day left in which we are hoping to go sailing and snorkeling. Chase also wants to rock climb, but he'll be on his own for that one as I do not want to throw out my back!

It's still beautiful and wonderful, but I miss Hunter and am ready to come home! We'll see you soon!!!

Day Tres

Hola! Como estas?!

Day 3 here in Punta Cana has been stormy. The entire day has been filled with showers. Unfortunately, we were unable to go sailing more because of the lack of wind than the rain showers, but oh well! We're trying again Friday.

Tomorrow we are going off roading. I'm a little nervous about getting so muddy -- and letting Chase drive! It could be scary!!

Last night we had dinner at The Marlin, which is a Seafood/Steak place. The food was okay, but the service was slow slow slow. We were there for 2 or so hours...at least we didn't have anywhere else to be! The service here is definately not the same as in America!

During a break in the rain today, we hung out in the lukewarm tubs...we thought it would be a great idea, but they were almost as cold as the pool...and maybe colder than the ocean! Oh well!

Overall, we're still having fun. I have some goop in my ear or something and it's really bugging me...so any tips on how to get it out would be much appreciated. I think it's water from swimming, but, it's been 24 hours or so now with no relief, so I'm not sure. I even bought ear drops for $18 hoping they would help...oh well!

Hasta luego!!!

Still beautiful...

What a wonderful world the Dominican is.

Chase and I had to get up early (8:30) to make an orientation at 9AM about our return flights as well as the excursions here! We're thinking of doing something...but are still debating what. Chase wants to go barreling through the forest on ATVs and come back covered in mud...which sounds fun, but I don't know that I have clothes to ruin!!! We'll see!

Today, we went kayaking, which was fun. The ocean is so pretty and clear. We even found some coral...but no fish. We signed up for sailing tomorrow so that should be fun. We also spent a few hours near the swim up bar drinking and swimming. We even met some fellow Americans, which, is rare here! Hardly anyone speaks English, but I think I've heard about 10 other different languages!

Tonight, we have dinner at a seafood/steak restaurant, should be yummy! Then, I think we're going to go see a show at the hotel's theater - it suppose to be a circus tonight! Fun!

Well, that's long enough! Hope all you Coloradoans are enjoying the tornadoes!!!

Punta Cana!

After a torturous night of flying, Chase and I landed in Punta Cana around 1:30 this afternoon. It is gorgeous here!

Chase and I are concerned about hurricanes and Punta Cana. Both the airport and our hotel are completely open and the airport even had a straw type room! Even some of the restaurants in our hotel are completely open....it's nice when the breeze is blowing, but it is very humid!

Our room got upgraded to a suite, so it's huge and gorgeous. We have a wonderful view of the pool and ocean from our deck. They brought us a fruit tray and bottle of wine this afternoon. Everyone is so kind and thoughtful. They even have a flyer out that is congratulating us, along with the other honeymooning couples! Very cool! It's even sorta fun trying to navigate through the language barrier as they don't speak a lot of English here...

We ate dinner tonight at the buffet. There was so much food, but, the names were all in Spanish, so we had a hard time figuring out what was what. We ended up venturing out a little bit -- I even tried Octopus. Tomorrow, we'll get reservations for one of the restraunts they have on site here.

Everything is just wonderful, and we're so excited for our week here! I'm going to try and upload our pictures here: http://chaseandholly.shutterfly.com/ so I don't have to upload them to 100 different places. We'll see if it works.

EEEEEEEEEK!

I LOVE BJ, Howie and Erica on the Alice 105.9 morning show.

I just won tickets to their listener appreciation show this Friday to see the PLAIN WHITE T's! I am so excited I could start screaming any second. I've been bouncing off the walls all morning. They are the best!!!!