Week One

Things I've learned in my first week:

• Island time is no joke. I mean, it's a real thing! Everything is SUPER slow here. Service in restaurants, WiFi, people calling you back about houses (REALLY annoying), driving (the speed limit is 45 mph which is KILLING Mike), and just the general vibe is really laid back. Going to take some getting use to.
• When it rains here, all hell breaks loose. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it was a little crazy. For example: It rained pretty hard here for about 20 minutes and the roads flooded and the traffic lights went out on the main highway. And you know when it rains in California, and all the snails come out for a mass exodus? Well, here it's not snails. It's frogs. Like the freakin' plague. I almost hit 3 driving home tonight. 
• Humpback Whales spend their winters here which I had no idea about! And I saw some blow hole action today. (That sounds weird) Apparently, mostly in February, you can hear the whales singing underwater when you snorkel. I mean really. This place gets better by the minute.
• It is legitimately hot here 365 days a year. It hasn't been less than 80 degrees during the day since we've been here. I'm in heaven. I was cold everyday in San Jose. Even in the summer, I would freeze at work. I will never be cold as long as I'm here! YAY!
• I really like blogging. It's something I've looked forward to doing everyday since I started. That's the biggest surprise so far.

I've been a bit of a slacker with taking pictures the last few days. My camera is so big and heavy, I hate carrying it around. But I must! For the sake of the blog! :)  So since I suck so bad, here are a few of my favorite pictures from past trips. 

My first time horseback riding for our 3rd anniversary  

This hotel is the most amazingly beautiful place. I feel very lucky to have stayed here in the past and now have it as a temporary home.

One of our many sunset walks on our anniversary trip

Look at these Jamokes. Love them.