Cacun was amazing!

We spent the past 4 days enjoying a wonderful trip to Cancun, Mexico that Rob won for being one of the top managers in a contest for work. Soooo, free vacation for us! It was amazing that it worked out this way because we had thought that we would be in Ukraine during the trip and would either have to forfeit it or Rob would go and take Crystal. Even thought she was bummed that she didn't get to go, we really needed to get away just the 2 of us before we embark on the next phase of life with the next set of kids. We got to relax and enjoy each other and the beautiful view.
HOTEL AND FOOD

We were treated like royalty and stayed in a wonderful hotel called the Fiesta Americana and fed some tremendous food. The breakfast buffet alone could have fed a small country and had everything you could imagine on it. Our room had a great view of the pool and beach. The first evenings reception was poolside and beach side with a buffet of local cuisine. We also ate at an Argentinian Steakhouse called Cambalache. They actually brought you a whole meat case to show you the cuts of meat. They were HUGE. We even had Crepe Suzettes for dessert. My mom used to make those so I really enjoyed having them. The last night they had a buffet of local cuisine in town and a show since it was Cinco de Mayo. It is not as big there as it is here in the states. Go figure!

ACTIVITIES
We got to pick 2 activities to do so we chose the zip line and the speedboat tour. Because we are adventurous we chose the Extreme Adventures. The zip line wasn't as high as the brochure indicated (only 100 feet above the ground instead of the 200-2000 feet as described)but we added some adventure to it by hanging upside down on one of the 11 lines we zipped across. What a rush. The 2 man speed boats really zipped along the water as well. It was like playing follow the leader since you were in a group of 5 boats and they lead you out to a reef where we snorkeled for a while before retuning to the marina. I (Laura) lost my hat since we were going so fast but luckily the boat behind us scooped it up and returned it to me at the snorkel spot. Got a little sun but we spent most of the snorkel time in the water.

SHOPPING
We would be remiss if we didn't mention the shopping. Laura and Kathy (friend who works in Rob's office who won as well) went to the market in the downtown area and bargained our way into to several souvenirs and we also did a little shopping a the hotel shops and after our dinner at the steakhouse which was on the "strip" where all the shows and touristy places are (Hard Rock, Senor Frogs, etc.) . After eating that much at the steakhouse we needed to walk it off anyway so what a better activity than shopping? Woohoo. We did some last minute shopping at the airport but Rob was a little shopped out by that time so not as much as I would have liked but enough to spend the rest of our pesos.

All in all it was a great trip and we enjoyed having the time to spend together before we go to Ukraine in a few weeks to adopt our children. I suspect the food will be as good but the experience, although I'm sure it will be Extreme as well, will be quite different. It will still hold same, well probably more, excitement though. We continue to pray for God to prepare our hearts and the hearts of the children He has for us. We know they will be perfect for our family and rely on His strength and wisdom to guide us. We look forward to our next journey and hope all who read our blog will continue to pray for us.
Thanks :)