Shannon's Wedding

Iberostar Costa Dorada in Puerta Plata was excellent. For one week I relaxed, I partied, I laughed, I cried. Everything was taken care of. I found myself asking "Why did I wait so long to take a vacation?" My sister was the most beautiful bride, and so easygoing. I see why she has such a huge social circle.

Here is how I spent my last day there. I went for an early morning walk on the beach with dad. But we wandered off the path to look for birds. We found a parrot after which we felt the need to celebrate with an afternoon drink. On the way to the lounge we rounded up aunties and uncles for a liquor tasting and laughter, then met mom afterwards for a nice dinner and show. This was followed by lounge drinks with Tanya and Shannon/friends. How can you beat that? Its tough but there are options, (and free ones, at that) snokelling, spa-time, reading a book with the sounds of sprinklers, rusting leaves and birds.