Tom and I have been in the small resort of Blue Bay Villas near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for just over a week. As usual, it has taken several days to gear down to “island time” – to unwind – to let go of the “hurry to get everything done” mentality that is our life in Virginia Beach, to the, “We don’t have to do a __ thing if we don’t feel like it” mentality of island living.
As is our norm while on vacation, we have gotten back to walking 3 – 4 miles a day (huge progress from the barely ½ mile Tom was able to do in December – yea!!!). Sometimes we walk along the streets and other times along the miles and miles of golden, sandy beach. Then it is sun time, reading, listening to the waves, Zen time for the rest of the day.
Yesterday, however, was an excursion day! One of my very favorite things in life – snorkeling! Tom and I, both being Pisces, love the water and aquatic life, so we spent several hours in perusing the beach and the reefs off the coast of Sosua, DR – an exciting and wonderful experience!
Sousa is a tiny and beautiful little town about 30 minutes’ drive from our resort – a tiny, sparkling gem of the DR.
There was only one other couple in our small group – Christa and Christion – a lovely couple from the Italian (southern part) of Switzerland. Along with Julio, our guide, we spent just over an hour exploring the reef,
feeding bananas to the fish,
and absorbing the wonders of another world.
(Excursion photographs are courtesy of Juan – a photographer who captured our experience on camera – thank you Juan.)
Arriving home midafternoon, the rest of the day was spent recuperating with Pina Coladas – life is mue bueno!
Buenos noches, mi amigos.
CharliExplores 
Thanks for sharing your pictures. Looks awesome. We were debating whether to go to Dominic OR to Arbua. Any suggestions?
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You’re welcome. I don’t know anything about Aruba. This is our 4th time to DR. For a getaway beach vacation it has beautiful sand beaches, wonderful scenery and nice people.
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Awesome pictures! So happy that you are unwinding and having a great time! Great to hear that Tom is back to walking 3-4 miles again too…..WOW! Have a Pina Colada (or 2) for me. Love you guys!!!
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I’ll have several for you :o}
Love you, too.
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So beautiful! Wish I was there with you!
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Wish you were here too. Love you lots and see you soon.
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Isn’t it amazing how much more beautiful everything around you looks when you are experiencing a “bump” in the road. Enjoy the sights and sounds. Bring some warmth back!!
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Hey, Chris. We are making the most of it. I’ll work at tucking some sunshine into my suitcase.
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So glad that everything is going so well. You both look rested. Love you! miki & ned
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We’re getting a lot of exercise and relaxation too.
Love you both.
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Wow! Wish I could be there with you enjoying the sand and sun. Winter is getting old here in VA BCH!
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Not looking forward to returning to the cold. We are really enjoying our time here.
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The DR looks great, and so do you guys! Hope you are having a blast. We always loved our trips there and the people are so nice! My wife asks if hou have room for one more? Haha! See you when you get home.
Kerke
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The room is small, but we could squeeze you in – might be a little tight.
See you when we get back.
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Beautiful pics. You guys look like you are having an AMAZING time. Enjoy you fun in the sun.
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