Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Impromptu Vacation

I was lucky enough to just get back from a last-minute vacation to the Dominican Republic with my dear friend, Kara.  We planned the trip about two weeks before we left & it was perfect!  We stayed at an amazing resort on the beach near Puerto Plata.  We spent our days lying by the infinity pool, lying by the beach, exploring the city, drinking tasty rum, drinking the national beer - Presidente, buying souvenirs & eating delicious food.  It was utterly relaxing, but we really didn't see much of the DR.  It was just what we were looking for, though.  And the parts that we did see were so beautiful, so green, and it was so nice & warm.  We met so many lovely & interesting people, but I really wished that my Spanish was better.  Now I'm back & gotta find a job...

Our amazing hotel room
The main building of our hotel - so pretty!
There were beautiful orchids everywhere
Our "fancy" dinner - I tried goat for the first time!  It was Caribbean goat, after all... 

Relaxing on the grounds
The breathtaking view from the pool
The beach at Playa Dorada
Our hotel bar
It only rained on the day we left - perfect timing.
The lobby was decorated so elegantly.

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