2 hours in the right place can offer more fun and adventure than a year somewhere else. Today, Darren and I arrived at San Juan Marriott Resort and we only had two hours together. Darren was returning back to North Carolina and I am staying in Puerto Rico for an extra few days. Between check-in and check-out, for Darren at least, there was only a two hour window. We put on our bathing suits and headed toward the water activities. With a refreshing pool, a water slide, and a beach with one gigantic wave after another, we were like two big kids running around the playground.
We hadn’t even gotten wet yet, but I wanted to zip down the water slide. Rather than deciding who was going to go first, we rode down the slide together. Since we’re not exactly the size of kids, though, we both didn’t quite fit on the landing and I ended up going flying down the slide when Darren tried to sit down.
After a couple tries, we figured it out and made a game out of it. Turning, laying down, sitting up, pointing our toes to go faster, we were like a bobsledding team racing down the track. We increased our time with each run and I was anxious to try new techniques every time.
We played in the pool between each slide and got a few odd looks from other, adult guests. Horsing around, splashing, playing, and laughing in the pool isn’t for everyone. I guess we’re expected to be adults but, thanks to my parents and my grandparents, I never really learned how to be an “adult” around water.
We chased each other, practiced our synchronized swimming, and performed various jumping, spinning and splashing moves. Most people either assumed we were drunk or certifiably crazy, but it was just another day in the pool for us.
If people are judgmental about my pool etiquette, they really must hate my beach etiquette. I let the waves hit me, I turn my back on them, my hair flies everywhere, I wear my glasses, and I definitely, definitely get knocked around. I would compare myself with a wounded sea lion if I had to describe what I looked like in the ocean.
All of this happened between 12 pm and 2 pm today. Wasting time when there are so many adventures is not part of our vocabulary. Darren and I like to make the most of every day in our lives, but when you give us a playground like San Juan Marriott it’s a whole lot easier.
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So much fun!
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I always find tons of fun things to do at Marriott. It’s not just for businessmen. They have something for everyone. 🙂
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Looks like a lot of fun. My husband and I are like ships that pass in the night too.
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We’re like Perter Pan 😉
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Fun!
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Really great photos and documentation of your adventure! 🙂 Haven’t been on a waterside in ages – but do remember getting kicked off of a couple because of my various stunts!
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Yeah, I asked if I could go down head first, which I really didn’t think was that bad, but I wasn’t allowed. I felt like a kid getting trouble at school. It was funny 🙂
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How nice to have warm weather and water to play in.
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When I left NC a few days ago, it was snowy and cold. I’m grateful for the warm weather experience. Is it snowing there?
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It’s trying but failing. Suits me! Bit of a cold snap coming for a few days and then spring should be just around that famous corner. Enjoy that warm weather!
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Looks like a lot of fun! Where I am, everything is covered with ice 😦
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Sounds like you need to jump on a plane 😉
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Seizing the moments and the minutes in life…this is the way isn’t it? Fabulous!
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You got it! That’s what life is all about and it’s so amazing to share it with others like you 🙂
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Looks like an incredible time!!!
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Nice pics, I love you guys’ sense for adventure!
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Thank you! Do you share a similar drive for adventure?
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OMG Have fun. I’m from Puerto Rico and I love San Juan! The beaches over there are so nice! 🙂 Enjoy! xx
p.s: great photos
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Thank you!
What part of Puerto Rico are you from?
Today we’re going to the rain forest. I’m excited and hope that the weather stays as great as it has been the last few days.
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I am from Arecibo but I have family and friends all throughout the island. I hope you had a lot of fun! The rain forest of “El Yunque” is quite an experience. Also the Camuy River Cave Park is pretty neat with the waterfalls that surround it which you can go in and splash around. 🙂 There’s also ziplining at Toro Verde, Crashboat Beach, and the Phosphorescent Bay in La Parguera which is Rincon. Check it out those are pretty neat.
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Delightful post.Best regards.jalal
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Oh, oh, oh, sounds like so much fun. Can I meet you at a tropical hotel for two hours the next time Darren can’t make it, hee, hee? Glad you guys had a blast. Love the slide pics. Cheers from icy, foggy, 8-degree temps Alaska (brrrrr!!).
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Sure. California will be next. I’m not sure if that’s tropical enough but you’re welcome to meet me on the beach 😉
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Great fun looks like !
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My kind of fun! Except that those waves cry out for a belly-board!
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You two sure know how to pack in the fun!
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We try. How are you? What is the weather like there? I hope that you’re staying warm, happy, and healthy. Your comments always brighten my day 🙂
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Thanks, Leslie and your posts brighten mine.
It’s actually quite mild and the snow appears to be shrinking but alas, sounds like we’re expecting six more weeks of winter.
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Great action pictures!!
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Way to take ahold of your time and experience your surroundings!
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Thank you! Have you ever been to Puerto Rico. There’s a lot to do for all tastes. I sad that I hadn’t visited sooner. I’m sure we’ll come back though.
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Yep, was just there in December
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What fun! I’m green with envy.
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Great vacation. Make sure to use plenty of sunscreen!
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Nice to see you having fun.
Also welcome back and thanks for re-visiting my posts. My adventures are imaginary at the moment, but take me to the edge in their own way!
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What a great day! or two hours anyway… It’s good to see adults that haven’t forgotten how to play! Keep it up!
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Sounds like F U N !!!! You will always stay young when you are having so much fun! 🙂
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This is great! It’s so nice to have an example of making every minute count. I’m also glad you like playing in the water. It’s one of my favorites too. Over Christmas, we went to a hotel with a really neat indoor/outdoor pool with water slide, and people were giving me weird looks too. But it was so worth it! After playing around I also got to watch the sunset from the pool area. Great time! I hope the rest of your trip is really fun. 🙂
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hahah its look so fun 😀
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