Day 3 - Rashes, Beach, and A Lightning Show

Morning at the beach

I am just sitting on the balcony typing up the events that took place yesterday and I can see that there is NOT a cloud in the sky.  The sun is coming up and it is spectacular...7:07am   Jen just walked over to her conference for the opening session.

Jake and I were first to hit the beach at 930am while Jen took a morning run.  But our trip cut short due to the beach rash he got from his shorts.  So we needed to deal with that and back up to the room we went.  Jill was then ready to go and we were off.  After planting our stuff under the umbrella, we strolled along the beach to the pier.  We have been on it yet but probably today will be our first venture there.  As we walked Jill told me how she wants to be a marine biologist.  "I really like learning how this stuff lives" she said.  Sounds like a plan to me.  Shortly thereafter Jordan, Jake and Jen were back down and we were there for the rest of the day.  Needless to say we shot back up the room for lunch.  Papa and Grandma went out to 11am mass where they said it was packed!.

When Jake was ready he came back into the water and it didn't bother him as much. Good thing.  We spent part of the afternoon with goggles on and nets in hand trying to find some critters of the sea.  No luck yet.  Another thing we did was work on our first sand castle.  I always enjoy doing that.  It's almost like therapy as you shape the sand into anything you like.  Jake and Jill lended a hand as we dug it out.  I am sure it is gone and another will go up shortly!

Gaston's Boots

As we made our way off the beach, we headed to the room and got ready for our evening.  Off to Planet Hollywood.  Lots to look at as Jill and I strolled around and saw Gaston's boots from the Beauty and the beast broadway play.  Pretty cool.  There were also items from the Titanic movie that Jake found interesting.  As we finished our dinner (and getting caught on the restaurant video camera..>JAKE) we stepped out and a thunder and lightning storm was beginning.  So we headed back to room.  After grabbing an ice cream by the entrance of the resort, we sat on our balcony and watched the sky light up for hours.  It was literally like watching a fireworks display as the storm worked its way across the sky out to sea.  That is one of the great things about the beach, even an evening on the balcony can become an enjoyable night!  Once again, we were all tired....."beached out" and ready for bed.  More to come....