Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Palawan, Part 2

After traveling back to the other side of Palawan, we set sail for a one hour ferry ride out to our private island resort called Dos Palmas.

Teddy got his own life preserve on and then worked very hard at making sure that Bunny would be safe too.
Here she is!  You might recognize Bunny as Shana's Bunny from when she was little.  Yes, Bunny is still alive and is quite the world traveler at this point.
On the boat out to the resort.
The first glimpse of Dos Palmas.  Such crystal clear water and a beautiful white sand beach.
Although these were under renovation, the floating hotel rooms were a very cool welcome to the resort.
As soon as we got checked in we noticed a storm rolling past the island.  It never came near us, but it certainly created some dramatic blue colors!
Our hotel room - we stayed in the one on the top left.
The view from our balcony overlooking the ocean.
After checking out our room, we went to the beautiful pool right next to the beach.
Teddy had an amazing time swimming everyday!  He is getting very adventurous in the water.  He is swimming by himself and even jumping in off the side.
Since we were on a small island, the resort gave us kayaks to explore.  We kayaked around the whole island past beautiful tropical fish, some really cool flying fish (which scared us a few times!), and through a mangrove forest. 
Looking for fish!
Teddy did an awesome job paddling and navigating through the forest.  He is turning into such a great helper!
Michael had a great time zooming in and out of the trees and turning the end of the ride into a pirate adventure for Teddy!
Back on the beach looking for shells and tiny fish that swim close to the shore.  I think Teddy could have done this for hours!
Where's my tropical drink?
Paradise!
Our beautiful baby boy enjoying the beach!
We got to sit in one of the cabanas to watch the sunset and play a few card games...and have a few tropical drinks!
Enjoying the sunset together!
And being a little crazy on the beach!
The next day we took a speedboat out to a float in the ocean near a coral reef.  Michael and Shana went snorkeling, while Teddy stayed on the float and fed the tropical fish bread!
Teddy being silly on the float!
Being silly back at the pool!
Another spectacular sunset over the ocean.



Our last day on the island!  This is the view from the resort out to the floating hotel rooms. 
Teddy wanted to take a picture of Mommy and Daddy before we left!
Back on the boat to take us home.  The boat behind Teddy was named Baby James (one of our favorite James Taylor songs).
Setting sail!
Totally passed out not more than 5 minutes after the last picture was taken!
 

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