Honey Moon Part 2

Honey Moon Part II: More Fun in the Sun!!!

So every Wednesday night the resort has chocolate night...uhhh YUM! We had to wait outside the roped off area for them to open. So here I was, lounging around until it was go-time. 

 

Here's some different examples of chocolates they had. They even had 2 workers covered (head to toe) in chocolate!

 

 

This is where I parked myself for the evening- my favorite table- chocolate fondue.

 

 

The next day Tyler and I went on a horse riding adventure. Tyler knew that I really missed owning and riding horses so he wanted us to do this as a special part of our honeymoon. What a guy!

 

The bus took us to a horse camp (if you can call it that) where we rode horses down to the beach and in the ocean. Yes, in the ocean! We were on our horses as they waded through water up to their necks. I have to say it was a little freaky thinking that at any moment a shark could come eat my horse for lunch. After all, a horse would be a good sized meal for a shark, right?

 

A dog living at the horse camp - so stinkin' skinny!

 

 

During the ride our guide took a photo of us. Our horses don't look very amused.

 



 

This was our base camp on the beach side where we rested, ate a snack that was provided and we could buy merchandise before riding through the ocean.

 

 

Our little hut area :)

 



 

Tyler just loved his horse, can't you tell?

 



 

One of my favorite shots...his horse just cracks me up!

 

A little crab visitor...

 

 

The happy honeymooners <3

There was a photographer waiting down there that we could pay a stupid amount of money to take this photo. Instead we asked our guide to take it and he did!

 



 

Post ocean riding beer...standard

 



 

They became best of friends I'd say :)

 

 

The view riding back to the camp. This house had a great view of the ocean. This was on an old plantation.

 

 

The next day we played around the resort and got some rays. Tyler even talked me into swimming to that square pad you see in the water. Now if you know me, that's a HUGE deal. I don't like swimming...especially in the ocean. I was deathly afraid and had anxiety coming out my ears but Tyler assured me I would be fine. It took A LOT of convincing but I caved and we went out there :) Oh, and I didn't get eaten by a shark.

 

 

Our lounging area for the day :)

 

 

Tyler got some rays and was actually getting tan! Lookin' good baby!

 

Oh how I miss laying out in the sunshine. It was so relaxing just sleeping the day away when the toughest decision we had to make each day was where we wanted to eat our free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What a life!!!

 

 

Rum and Coke I believe. Tyler did manage to sucker me into going out in the water here as well. I felt pretty safe being surrounded by the docks.

Morning lounge time. How amazing to wake up to this every morning, put on a robe, drink some coffee, and listen to the birds. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

 

Living the dream in this photo I think. He looks absolutely content :)

 

Lunch on the water front. I got a virgin strawberry daiquiri ...so sugary.

 

Tyler got a Bob Marley. I just love the color combo. How do they get it to stay separated?!

Some coconut shrimp for lunch with sweet chili sauce.

 

 

They had a show that night with a big buffet and performers. They had members of the audience come up and do a competition shakin' their booties. Let me tell you, some little white girl from NC won and I've NEVER seen anyone shake their booty like her. She was gifted to say the least.

 

Look at them high heels...oo lala.

 

The next morning I was obviously in a chipper mood?

 



 

Tyler insisted that I wear these high heels - look at the workout my calves were getting. We had to walk up and down this hill to get to and from our villa. I definitely had nice calves after our honeymoon.

Loving my handsome husband!!

Our last dinner in Jamaica. We met a nice couple who were also in the Air Force on our last day there. Tyler noticed he had a pilot training patch on his backpack so we struck up a conversation and they are stationed at Little Rock. We ate our last dinner with them at the Italian place.

 

The food was gourmet!

Our final breakfast. We ate like Kings and Queens. I think the lady that worked the omelet/egg station was sad Tyler was leaving. He was always so polite to her and I think she really enjoyed seeing him in the mornings. It's nice to have a husband that people love to be around and that treats people so kindly. One of the gazillion things I love about him <3

 

Tyler was hilarious when we had to catch our shuttle back to the airport. At the last minute he found out that we could have drinks on the shuttle so he ran off as quickly as he could to snatch 2 more free drinks. I'm not sure what these are but he enjoyed them - especially because they were "free".

 

Back to the airport. Goodbye Jamaica. Hello, North Carolina! The Clarks are on their way!

 

I love you, Tyler, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you <3

The Honeymoon *Fun in the Sun?* Part 1... more to follow!

MaaaaaNing Man!

This is a typical Jamaican "Good Morning". Tyler and I spent our honeymoon (6 nights) in Jamaica at the Sandals Grande Riviera in Ochos Rios.

We flew in on a Monday morning (bright and early)- we even flew in our pajamas!!

View of the blue water from our airplane

We were sleepy but excited about our honeymoon!

Bright eyed and bushy tailed?

When we arrived at the airport we walked to the Sandals Resorts waiting area where we were greeted by friendly faces and free drinks & food. They had snacks out for guests to enjoy while waiting for our shuttle to arrive. Tyler helped himself to a beer and I helped myself to a hot chocolate- strange right since it was hot outside and here I am enjoying a hot beverage!? Let me tell you, I love hot chocolate any time of the year!

Yep, still in the PJs!

Area we waited in for our shuttle to arrive :)

Drinking our choice of beverages while we wait

A nice young couple took this last photo of us. They were also newlyweds (married on the same day) and were on their honeymoon. We actually ran into them ALL THE TIME at the resort and started hanging out with them a bit. They were so sweet...one night they invited Tyler and I back to their villa to play cards but we sadly declined as we had other plans :(

The sites on our way to the resort....a sight for sore eyes...

High School

The countryside was beautiful but the poverty was incredible

We payed a little extra to have a concierge room at Sandals so when we arrived we were ushered into the concierge waiting room to get checked in. This is me lounging on the couch haha!

Don't mind if I do!

Our first night in Jamaica we wandered around the property a bit and took some neat night photos. We were so tired after we arrived that if I remember correctly we took a nap! Oh and by the way, we napped EVERY SINGLE DAY on our honeymoon and it was glorious! I can't tell you how nice it was.

Awesome giant chess board!!!

This was a really neat outdoor firepit at the bar overlooking the ocean

We enjoyed a glass of champagne... or should I say Tyler enjoyed it. I think I choked down one sip and gave the rest to him :)

 We actually fell asleep in these chairs listening to the sounds of the waves down below. We both woke up in a panic wondering where we were! I think it was time to call it a night. As we walked back towards our villa we heard the sound of drums...we followed the sounds and we came upon a show! Here is a photo of the Jamaican drummers and there were dancers that came on the stage later.

The next day we decided to lay out at the pool :) There weren't many people around so it was peaceful and quiet. Tyler was as happy as a clam.

Unfortunately I didn't have my sunglasses so I could barely see!

So handsome....he's glowing :) Marriage is doing "good" for him!

Our 2nd night we ate at a restaurant called "Kelly's Dockside" which was literally over the water on a dock. Unfortunately it was really stormy and windy that night as you can see in the photos. The waves were crashing onto the dock and actually getting the tables all wet. 

The menus lit up when you opened them...pretty neat!

 I ended up putting my scarf over my head so my hair would stay out of my face.

Shoes I wore to dinner....my feet were sore by the end of the night!

The next day Tyler took pictures from around our villa area at the resort. It was a beautiful day out and the flowers were amazing for being in December!

I love this tree! It reminds me of a peacock!

My attempt at a braid...I always have trouble braiding my own hair!

Lounging at the stop where the little gators drive up and pick people up to take them around the resort

HOORAY!!!!!

Beautiful blue sky..oh how I miss thee!

We were on our way to check out the pool again and eat some lunch.

SO....there were stray cats all over the resort! They weren't afraid and just  baked in the sun like the rest of us :)

Tyler enjoying an afternoon beer...typical :)

Eating at the pizza place next to the pool

Cat just lounging around!

Tyler really enjoyed laying by the pool. It was a peaceful place to catch some shut eye while catching some rays of sunshine.

Still so pale :)

My face was burning (yikes!)

For dinner we ate at a French restaurant on the resort. The food was really good, maybe some of the best we had at the resort. We originally had planned on eating at the Italian restaurant but when we showed up they turned us away because Tyler wasn't complying with the dress code for that particular place. Some restaurants had a specific dress code: men had to wear slacks and dress shoes. Tyler and I didn't even think about that when we packed! He only had shorts and 1 pair of jeans (if I recall correctly). 

Enjoying some free wine 

This was Tyler's dinner: steak and lobster...yummy!