April 13, 2019

Limestone Caves, Our Anniversary and a Tropical Storm

It was a hot one last nights! Fan was on, windows were open and wet wash clothes were applied and it was still hot, hot, hot! I got up in the middle of the night and found a giant spider waiting for me right by the toilet. Yikes!

Up for an early bite and off on the boat by 8:15 to visit the limestone caves. We got lucky and it was just the four of us. 30 minute boat ride with the sun out and the sky as blue as the water.  They have it set up really nice where you climb us some solid stairs and down a really nice stainless steel set of stairs.   The limestone cave has sheer rock faces and was open on top.  It felt pretty prehistoric in there with vines hanging over the top and dark water.  To get to the next cave (that was completely closed in and dark) you had to go under water and the guide would help you through.  Hudson went, then Saylor and then my turn.  I just couldn't get myself to do it.  Saylor came back through to tell me how easy it is and then bonked here head, poor girl.  After a few minutes to recover she ended up going back.  From what I am told from the three brave Lemkes, it was very dark and very cool. I guess there were eels in there too which made me even happier that I didn't go but happy the rest got such a unique experience. After a bit more exploring and Hudson scaling the wall and jumping in we headed out. 

           

We were the only ones there and it was pretty cool.







 The guys let Hudson drive the boat for a bit on the way back....how cool is that?

It continues to be hot and we asked it there was a room with some AC.  After a bit of negotiation we moved into an oceanfront bure with AC!!! Tonight we get to sleep!

Love the foot baths they have! 

We thought the last shower/outdoor bathroom was cool, but this one rocks! It is even more special and with more exotic plants.

We have our own little thatched hut out front with reclining chairs to enjoy the beach.

2:30 we will be heading out for a snorkeling trip so grabbing a bite to eat.  The kids said how much fun it would be to go down the big slide with me so I made the trip out. My naughty monkeys were up there with me and then bailed. Such a good time with them though.  Hudson and Saylor keep climbing out on the blob and Andy jumps on it and they go flying in the air.  Especially Hudson gets major air. The staff have a great laugh and I notice start pointing my boys out to others just as they get ready to fly! 

Tip: The jumper should aim to land on their back, not their feet.

Time for the snorkeling trip and a major squall comes through.  It is dark, rainy and windy which is actually a nice relief. It is a great opportunity to sit on our daybed, watch the storm and enjoy a bit of downtime.

As much as we are staying at a beautiful resort it is still on a primitive island.  There are massive spiders in the trees to watch for and the sounds of exotic birds.  This is a pretty special place.

Dinner tonight and to bed.  Hoping for sun tomorrow so we can get a few more snorkels in.