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Living in Puerto Rico: Week 2
With the holidays in full swing, we welcomed another guest into our home, “Ninong” Anthony! And what else could be a more fitting welcome for our favorite godfather but a trip to the home of his favorite Puerto Rican export — rum! We drove to Casa Bacardi, 15 minutes away from our new home, where we sought to learn about the history of rum and tour the distillery — ok, who are we kidding, we were there for free mojitos and cuba libre!
Getting our drinks at Bacardi. Unlimited juice for the kiddos!
Don Antonio Bacardi, 'The Godfather'
Energized from all the rum-tasting, we went on a whim the next day and went cave-trekking. We drove up the mountains to Cueva Ventana, a series of caves that led to a breathtaking “window” cliff view of Arecibo. What makes this more impressive is that we hiked this slippery path with 3 kids under 10 and a baby strapped to Ninong Anthony’s back. Think of that when you’re feeling like skipping on a workout 🙂
Breathtaking view of Arecibo at the pinnacle of Cueva Ventana
Hiking down the caves with 3 kids and a baby. Workout completed.
All that trekking got us hungry, and we were lucky enough to be invited to our first home-cooked Boriqueno dinner. Our fave right-hand man, Rafael, and his lovely wife, Angela, hosted us for a night of cocina criollo, bachatón and laughter that somehow overcame the language barrier.
First home-cooked Boriqueno dinner!
The kids were also not to be left behind as they too got their first party invitation! They spent a full afternoon jumping their hearts away at the local trampoline park, Altitude, and celebrated the birthday of their new friend, Olivia.
First party for the kiddos at Altitude Trampoline Park
Last but not the least was the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration. We spent a carefree day chillin’ on the pristine sands of Dorado Beach (a Ritz Carlton Reserve property), then changed gears and danced the night away at the Ritz’ NYE beach party, where the kids had their fill of pineapple juice and the adults had unlimited pours of “adult juice”. We bid farewell to 2016 by the bonfire, and counted down to 2017 with fireworks, champagne and hugs from Ant-Man ?
Chill day at Dorado Beach for NYE
NYE party at the Ritz Carlton!
Hubby celebrating with Ant-Man 🙂
We're Ron, Dawne, Dylan and Reese -- a family of four Puerto Rico transplants from California. Every day and every journey is a learning opportunity for us, whether it's on an exotic trip to the Galapagos or a regular trip to the grocery store. We believe in collecting memories, not things and constantly feed our insatiable wanderlust. Join us in our world-schooling adventures here, on
Very nice to see you all together and having so much fun!
May the new year 2017 brings to you all Hope, Peace, Joy and Love!!! ? ? ?
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Thank you, L&L! We miss and love you very much!