Sunday, October 25, 2009

Guam



Last night Roo and I returned to Japan after a week holiday in sun filled Guam. It’s a short flight (3 ½ hours) from Tokyo’s Narita airport. We traveled with two other mothers and their children who were also on mid term break from school. Unfortunately, Roo’s school break coincides with one of Ryan’s busiest weeks at work, so he stayed behind. We stayed at a Pacific Island’s Club resort. An amazing place for busy children! Multiple pools, beach, sand, kayaking, putter golf, snorkeling, kid’s club, water slides, and a trampoline. For the mothers, Jivana spa! Conveniently located across the road is the delicious and kid friendly Capricciosa Ristorante Italiano. We spent the week mostly in our bathing suits and enjoyed fun play with friends, good food, and lots of sunshine!
By the end of our trip, Roo was a maniac on the water slide in the playground. The key, must wear goggles! The view from our balcony.

Playing at the beach.
The boys playing putter golf on their own. They counted and recorded their strokes. Roo declared enthusiastically,"mommy, I got many points!". Since neither of them understood the real objective, we didn't spoil their excitement with the truth.
A beautiful space for yoga in the Jivana spa. Your drishti, a fleck on the ocean!
At the end of our vacation Roo's little friend gave him a toy. I heard her whisper, "Do you know why I gave you this toy? Because you gave me lots of kisses".
Roo and I snorkeled in the swim thru aquarium which houses 90 species from Micronesia's marine environment. Later in the week, we moved on to the Bay.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks fun. Daddy wishes he could have joined too!

Ashley said...

so glad you enjoyed yourselves! i forget if i recommended capricciosa's, but it is one of our FAVORITE restaurants. spicy penne and fungi spaghetti ... mmmmmmm. your pictures made me even more excited to get home this january!

Darla said...

Yes, you had recommended Capricciosa's. And, it was conveniently located across the road. Thanks so much for all your help! Guam is wonderful.