We headed off to Jamaica late July to Jakes Resort which I heavily recommend to anyone planning a trip to Jamaica. Thank you very much Zoe for a brilliant suggestion. Most relaxed we've been in a long time.
The hotel's in one of the quietest places in Jamaica - Treasure Beach. There are maybe 20 rooms or little cottages which are all individually designed and look over the sea or are kind of in the sea. We woke up every day to the waves.
We bought Ruby a straw hat but with Al's penchant for hats she didn't get much of a look in
This was the extension of the little terrace outside of our room. Amazing!
One day we took a trip to The Pelican bar. Really just a way to get tourists to spend more money on the boat trip, the lunch etc, but so inventive and beautiful you don't mind. It was in the middle of the sea, about 20 min boat trip, and the guys in the bar catch and cook you a very fresh fish lunch while you go for a swim.
So all in all we had lots of laughs, and were in heaven.
Celeste - Ruby wore the dress you bought for her lots - it's gorgeous, thank you!
This was the little restaurant next to the hotel. Al literally bought the T-shirt.
He was very happy.
There was a beautiful salt water pool just in front of the hotel restaurant which all overlooked the sea. Ruby having a quick post-dinner skinny dip.
Another photo from our room to our balcony and the sea.
This was the little restaurant next to the hotel. Al literally bought the T-shirt.
He was very happy.
There was a beautiful salt water pool just in front of the hotel restaurant which all overlooked the sea. Ruby having a quick post-dinner skinny dip.
Another photo from our room to our balcony and the sea.
After ten days we came back from Jamaica to wash our clothes and went straight to meet Pamela and Armand who rented a house in Fire Island for the week with friends. Fire Island is basically a huge sand dune only a couple of hours from nyc so there was a few more days of fun in the sand and sea before going back to work.
A truly great two weeks off.
We have big holiday envy here! Looks lovely, as do you all. Just spent 20 mins watching the videos with Ellis and Lily. A few comments. The train video was our favourite. We watched it twice. Ellis and I were shocked to see Paula touch the public phone and then run her hands through Ruby's hair... Talking of hair, Al's hair getting very tall, does he realise that this does not compensate for the reduction at the front. Still looking cool though Al.
ReplyDeleteEllis and Lily loved seeing Ruby and tried to talk to her. Lets do a skype soon. We miss you xx
It looks like you had a fantastic time - well deserved after the hastle and hard work of the last six months. What a great set of photos! Wish we were there! Keep up the good work Paula, we love to read your blog. Love Gillian and Tom xxxxxx
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time - haven't yet seen the videos but it looks beautiful. I too, am wandering about Al's hair...in one photo, it looks like he's trying to sport a 'Mr T '. Ruby, on the other hand, looks quite at home on a tropical beach. Looking forward to seeing you guys in October - will give you a call later to arrange.
Lots of love
Ads and Sara
Stunning.
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