Cuba!
In early May we took an unexpected trip to Cuba!
The original plan was to head down to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico for the wedding of our close friends, Brendon and Charlene. And then came the swine flu, and the beautiful wedding plans dissolved in the chaos and confusion.
We were crushed that the wedding plans fell through, and that we would not be able to see our friends (who live 1/2 way across the country) - but we did end up having a wonderful (& much needed) break in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. Here are a few pictures from our trip:
We spent much of our time on the beautiful, powdery white beaches. The island has only 4 resorts, so most of the 15km beach was empty - absolute paradise! (Brad couldn't resist the opportunity to do a saucy beach pose!)
We also spent a lot of time relaxing by the resort's (Melia las Dunas) beautiful pools. (Note the lovely palm trees on the "island".)
When in Cuba... Brad did as the Cubans do - enjoyed tasting a few different types of cigars. He also rounded out his wardrobe with a Castro-style revolution cap!
We enjoyed a 1/2 day catamaran ride through the gorgeous cays. Made two stops for snorkeling, visited a idyllic secluded beach, and feasted on freshly caught lobster tails and shrimp on the bow - a meal to die for!!
Our drinks of choice were the minty, refreshing mojitos and the fantastic Cuban coffee and espresso - the hotel lobby was the best place to people-watch with a drink in hand.
We had a fantastic time in Cuba - enjoyed the beach, the heat (30+ degrees), and the friendly and passionate Cubans!
Hope to post pictures of our day trip to Havana, ASAP. (And then there's our whirlwind trip to Las Vegas to tell you about, too!)
The original plan was to head down to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico for the wedding of our close friends, Brendon and Charlene. And then came the swine flu, and the beautiful wedding plans dissolved in the chaos and confusion.
We were crushed that the wedding plans fell through, and that we would not be able to see our friends (who live 1/2 way across the country) - but we did end up having a wonderful (& much needed) break in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. Here are a few pictures from our trip:
We spent much of our time on the beautiful, powdery white beaches. The island has only 4 resorts, so most of the 15km beach was empty - absolute paradise! (Brad couldn't resist the opportunity to do a saucy beach pose!)
We also spent a lot of time relaxing by the resort's (Melia las Dunas) beautiful pools. (Note the lovely palm trees on the "island".)
When in Cuba... Brad did as the Cubans do - enjoyed tasting a few different types of cigars. He also rounded out his wardrobe with a Castro-style revolution cap!
We enjoyed a 1/2 day catamaran ride through the gorgeous cays. Made two stops for snorkeling, visited a idyllic secluded beach, and feasted on freshly caught lobster tails and shrimp on the bow - a meal to die for!!
Our drinks of choice were the minty, refreshing mojitos and the fantastic Cuban coffee and espresso - the hotel lobby was the best place to people-watch with a drink in hand.
We had a fantastic time in Cuba - enjoyed the beach, the heat (30+ degrees), and the friendly and passionate Cubans!
Hope to post pictures of our day trip to Havana, ASAP. (And then there's our whirlwind trip to Las Vegas to tell you about, too!)
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