DAY 1 - Valerie and I really slept in...so much for my plan to run this morning! I heard the alarm at 6am, but turned it off as soon as I heard thunder (apparently it did rain pretty hard this morning). I guess this means we are officially on vacation.

We finally step outside

Valerie and I wait for the shuttle to take us to the Grand Mayan. We are heading there to look for flip flops because the new pair I brought from home are rubbing me the wrong way.

Valerie and I probably could walk there, but we are still learning the lay of the land

The landscaping around the resort is quite nice

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has a similar assortment of plants

We do not find any flip flops my size at the Grand Mayan, but we do find Beth at Santuario (actually, she spots me first). The three of us continue to Grand Luxxe I's pool hoping to surprise members of the BFG lounging there. Sadly, no one is around. We walk back to Luxxe III so Beth can check in and greet family members there.

After dropping Beth in the lobby, Valerie and I return to our room

There are a lot of interesting birds flying around here...will have to remember to get pictures of them

Today, the Durkacs' encourage the BFG to head over to The Grand Mayan...suggesting everyone might enjoy a swim in the Lazy River

Ideally you grab an innertube and let the Lazy River's current carry you all the way around

A bird hangs out in the tree above my deck chair

My state of mind

Rosemary

Carrie

Steve

Beth

Steve

Grant

Steve, Beth, David

Beth and David

Steve and Beth

Barbie