The way the help treated you was an experience in itself. Every single time you started to pass a resort employee in the hall, they stopped in their tracks, made eye contact, let you pass and greeted you. I was thinking... this is a little awkward. I could get use to it though!
One morning, I ate breakfast out on the lawn, but I didn't want to pig out...too much. I had to get weighed for the adoption right after this trip. It wasn't pretty. For those of you who are not in the adoption world... yes, China wants to know how much you weigh.
I'm going to start with my favorite 3 things about my little trip.
#1 The bathtub!! The water literally came up to my neck. I filled it full every time. When we checked in they asked if we wanted to participate in their green program, which meant we would reuse our towels. Are you kidding... you're going to charge me $36 for a tea, and you want me to reuse my towels?! I don't even do that at home.
The toilet had its own room on the right and there was a closet on the left.
Some day, when I come into my money this is the bath I'll have. So after I get my 11 kids raised, look out!!
#2 Huevos Rancheros
Perefectly cooked and very yummy!!! Huevos Rancheros with two eggs, refried beans, cheddar and jack cheese, smoked bacon, salsa and guacamole.
I told Bret I had to learn how to make this. The spices were something that I have no clue what they were and the bacon melted in your mouth. You have to know Bret, but she is very calm and dry. She just said, "Good luck with that," and left the room.
Today after church we ate at Steak N Shake. I asked the kids if I told them about something at the hotel. Remi is still not mouthy with me, even though she has been here 2 years so she just answered yes. Bret said, "about a 110 times." What can I say? I don't take things for granted. Seriously, at times like these, I miss my Mom the most. She never cared how much I bragged.
#3 It was in our room. I don't even know what this coffee maker thing is called, but as soon as our adoption is over, I'm getting one no matter the cost. Actually, it would have to be cheaper than my Starbucks addiction, so maybe I shouldn't wait!
This was the entry to the room.
Every night when we got back to the room we had a different kind of chocolate left on the bed. I made the mistake of telling the kids and they guilted me into saving the chocolates for them.
We walked out of our room and had our own patio. And right off our patio was the "adult" pool. There was a separate pool for kids, and since I didn't take mine I was glad. :- ) It was heated and had music that plays in it?? As soon as you walked out to the pool deck, someone would run up and ask if they could make up your lawn chair. You kind of felt like you couldn't say no. Then, they laid out a huge fitted towel and then had another fancier one all rolled up for you to lay your neck (so much for the green program and conserving towels). Then, they brought you ice water and smoothies. One morning I took my own diet coke out and they ran up and asked if they could put it in a plastic glass. Sure, knock yourself out.
The resort was in a canyon and had three trails through the canyon you could hike. The views from the trails were gorgeous.
Seriously, we had this many glasses at our table. They gave you lots of wine, but not...
many taters.
We went into the city one morning and then stopped at La Jolla and ate dinner on the way back to the resort. I was torn, because I wanted to see some other sights, but I really didn't want to leave the resort!
We ate at Eddie V's in La Jolla. The food was wonderful and the view overlooking La Jolla Cove was just as good.
Wow, was this food good! I bet it tastes like this is Heaven. Really I do!
