June 27, 2014 we left beautiful Puerto Plata and headed toward our next adventure, Las Terranas. On our way there we drove through La Vega where Travis tried to meet up with a former mission companion. Unfortunately he was working so we were not able to see him.
Of course we managed to get lost... again. We found Las Terranas after dark that night. Thank goodness for answered prayers and strangers who are willing to give directions!
One of the many crazy things you see on the roads in the DR.
Our loft in Las Terranas. It was SO hot in our room! Our first night was miserable.
Las Terranas is gorgeous! Definitely my favorite place on the island.
The view from our balcony... Yes, basically Heaven on Earth.
This is me melting. We spent the morning wandering shops and I got sick, really sick. I think the food got to me and then the heat. It didn't help that our room was just as hot.
We made a 4th, yes 4th, request to have our air conditioner fixed and then left for a drive while waiting for the repair man.
We found some great paintings, and ended up buying 3. We also stopped for a Dominican avocado, delicious! We ate it on some bread with a little bit of salt. I could eat that every day and not get sick of it.
When we got back to the hotel the repair man was still working in our room, so we made ourselves comfortable by the pool
Finally our air conditioner was fixed (hallelujah!) and we hit the beach. We took our snorkeling gear with us and while I napped on the beach Travis snorkeled. He loved it in the ocean and stayed for hours.
For dinner that night we ate at the restaurant right next to the hotel. We got a complimentary appetizer that, despite the tomatoes, was delicious. I, of course, ordered La Bandera and enjoyed every bite!
June 29th was another relaxing day. We spent more time at the beach snorkeling, wandered the shops a bit more, ate another delicious dinner of La Bandera, and then took a nice hour long walk along the beach. I have never seen a more beautiful and peaceful place. I did not want to leave.
Examples of some of the houses in the Dominican Republic. I always come home far more grateful for what I have.
Absolute perfection. I highly recommend a visit to Las Terranas!
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