Saturday, October 16, 2010

Puerto Vallarta: Week 1

Hola! We are in Day 6 of our picture perfect Puerto Vallarta (PV) vacation. We are staying in Casa San Sebastian about 10 minutes south of PV. We've never stayed in a villa with a house staff before -- and wow, it's amazing to say the least!

Vacationers include: My grandma (Hi-bachan), my parents (Bachan & Jichan), my sister and Greg (Auntie Lori & Uncle Greg), family friends (Uncle Brian & Auntie Dana), and Jack/Jamie/Colin/Justin.

Week 1 activities include: lounging poolside, eating freshly made guac and salsa daily, visiting the PV zoo, taking a boat ride to snorkel and feed fish, playing poker and gin rummy, working out to Insanity, running on the treadmill, reading, relaxing and enjoying.

And the pictures...

We eat dinner outside on the pool deck every night. Here's the view of our sunset.
On our boat ride. (Justin stayed back in the house with my mom.) Colin told me that he went on 2 boats. When I asked him what he meant he said, "the first one was Reagan & Brooke's and this one is number 2. This is a regular boat." haha. =)
Colin fed the fish from the boat -- and look what happened. The water was so clear and beautiful.
Me and my amazing Grandma.
My Dad & Colin swimming. Everyday something new happens in the swimming pool -- Colin opened an imaginary ice cream store, rides boats to Grandma's house, and plays water snake. Loving the imagination!

My mom & Justin playing.

Uncle Brian & Colin lounging poolside.
Auntie Lori & Justin swimming.
Justin cooling off in the game room. (foosball, TV, lounging)
Grandma feeding the giraffe.
Jack & Colin feeding the animals up close.
Jack & Colin were both brave enough to hold a baby tiger!The amazing house staff- Naomi, Eduardo and Alejandro. We've enjoyed the best authentic Mexican food, the villa is magically cleaned daily, and our clothes leave in the morning and come back washed and ironed by mid-afternoon. A truly amazing vacation experience so far.

5 comments:

Angela said...

OMG, I am so jealous but so happy for you guys. Everything looks amazing!!! And the fish and the baby tiger - too much for words.

Sarah said...

SO MUCH FUN and you look amazing!! :D I miss you guys, though! Maybe you can convince Colin to open an ice cream shop up here and he and Evan can eat to their hearts content!

CJ said...

what they did your laundry? sign us up! ;)

West.Coast.Elwells said...

Looks like so much fun! I am so jealous!!! Maybe the Elwells can do a trip like that one of these years!!! See you soon! XOXOXO

Anonymous said...

these pics look amazing. glad you guys are getting a chance to enjoy the last of the summer :D