Mini-cation #2

I have to say, we had an absolutely FANTASTIC couple of days ... start to finish!

Our visit with the N family was lovely, albeit far too short.  They were superb hosts ... ALL of them.  


Cadence was having a great time swimming and I was prepared to forego the butterflies to allow for a longer visit, but in the 'ninth hour', she decided she wanted to see them.  

I think that was likely a good call ... as we neared our destination the rain TEEMED down significantly (that surely would have been the end of the swim). Fortunately it managed to stop just as we were heading into the conservatory.

 
The rain then continued for the duration of our tour.  We had to sit it out at the end for about 10 minutes and again by the time daddy brought the car around the sun popped out for a bit.

We checked into a nice hotel, got settled and then tooted around a bit looking for a place to grab a bite.  We got a good chuckle when Cadence asked, "Why are we going to the sad place?" ... the establishment was called, 'CRABBY JOE'S' ... funny kid!

We took in the opportunity to enjoy the amenities of the hotel (pool, hot tub, etc.) for the sole purpose of tiring our girl out ... not that it exactly worked mind you!  To be honest, we just plain enjoyed seeing Cadence's pure excitement about EVERYTHING!!!!  I could watch her and listen to her all day (most days!).  

So after a late bedtime there was some work to be done around waking up the next morning! At least she was pleasant about it !   After a solid breakfast it was off to the safari .... stay tuned for that story tomorrow!!!!!