A day with the fam

Our second day in Valencia was spent with some if Ricardo's family eating and walking in the park which was super fun. We are at a great Chinese place and for 9 people it cost around $35! Can you believe that??? We hadn't met little Santiago (or Santi as get call him) so that was pretty great for us. He's such a cutie. He insists on wearing a superman cape everywhere he goes. Sometimes he only answers to Superman! After lunch we headed to the park. 

The squirrels and pigeons like to be hand fed which was so cool. I took some photos of the huge Bamboo that grows in the parks. They take VERY good care of their parks. I can tell you that I have never in my life seen a cleaner and more up to date park bathroom in my life! 

Sorie (sore-e-a), Santiago (little guy), and Wilfredo (Ricardo's cousin) 

Wilfredo's dad (Ricardo's Uncle Wifredo or Tio Will)

Juana (Tio Wifredos girlfriend) feeding the pigeons and squirrels with Tio Will and Wilfredito. 

Goodbye Curacao

Venezuela Day One

We arrived in Valencia (Ricardo's home town) on the 8th at about 8pm. The flight from Curacao to Valencia is like 40 minutes so it was quick and easy. We were of course greeted by not only his mom but his uncle and his girlfriend which was great. The warmth of the Latin culture can be overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. It's not like what most people have ever seen. Like Ricardo said, if he let them, there would have been 50 people at he airport to welcome us. No joke! Alexander was extremely excited to see his Abuela and eat his favorite aripitas especial...special aripas which are like little cornmeal cakes boiled and eaten with butter and Parmesan cheese. He said he was going to eat them for breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner! Ha!!!

Venezuela 2013

For those of you following our blog while we're on the South American tour, I will post pics as soon as possible. I've had a bit of trouble using Wifi down here but thankfully I can still text. HA!

Last day in Curacao

He went from awake to passed out in 5 minutes. I guess 90 degree weather and marathon swims with his new friend Eve will do that to a boy! 

Local cuisine

Goats meat, chicken, rice, plantains...yum!

Just another Monday on the beach...

Dinner on the beach!

Sunday in Curaçao

While we may be eating cereal out of hotel cups, it doesn't take away from 10 hours of straight uninterrupted sleep and drinking coffee on a balcony overlooking this...

Day 2 Curaçao

Morning coffee never tasted so great!

Vacation Day Número Uno

We have arrived in Ciracou safely and to super hot temps! Of course, for us, that means heading straight to the bar and the pool/beach! Our hotel sits right on the water and has its own beach. And, my wonderful husbando got us an ocean view room with a balcony. Bonus!!!

Miami Airport

Hotel lobby

Room with a view and,