Monday, March 25, 2013

Jamaica 2013: Dunn's River Falls

One morning, we took a cab ride to visit Dunn's River Falls. We knew we wouldn't be able to actually climb up the falls with the kids but we still wanted to check it out! We had a great cab driver who led us all the way into the park and to the bottom of the falls. He then returned for us a couple of hours later! It was a fabulous service! 
The kids and I at the bottom of the falls.


The warnings and rules!
Playing at the bottom of the falls.
Getting closer!
Scott was there too!
The water rushing down the falls was fresh water; and you can see the salty sea water in the background!
So beautiful!

I wanted him to stand with the water falling on him, but this was as close as he got.
Logan made a friend to play with.
Starting our climb!
You can see here, a person climbing up the falls. This was a very steep portion.

Scott and Jacob watching the water.
Looking back at the ocean.
Letting the boys step into the water part way up the climb.
There were A LOT of stairs!
People making their way up.
We stopped for a drink and to let Norah out of the hot carrier!
Refreshing frozen fruit punch.
Checking out his drink.
Beer for the grown ups!
Happy girl!
The view just behind where we stopped.
Family shot!

I took quite a few pictures on the way up of the water and trees... 





Hi!
A tree...with lots of roots!



Even though she's still little...it was hard work carrying her up those stairs!

We made it!

Jamaica 2013: Getting There

Here begins a series of blog posts about our recent trip to Jamaica. Mom and Dad generously took the whole family on a trip to the sunny south! All the posts will be full of pictures! (The picture will be a mixture taken by myself and my mom.)

Since we had a morning flight from Toronto, we headed down the night before and stayed at an airport hotel to avoid any bad weather or traffic delays in the morning!

Our room. We put Norah's crib in the bathroom!

Norah had been sick the couple of days leading up to the trip but thankfully she was starting to feel better!
Burning off some energy at the pool.
Sleepy boys. :)
We had adjoining rooms with Pamela!
Up early the next morning at the airport!
Logan and Grandpa making their way through the airport.
:)
The plane!
Reading a book with Grandma.
Where's Jacob?
Catching a nap before boarding time!
Getting ready to pre-board with Grandpa!
Happy girl on her first flight!
We made it!

Happy girl on the bus.
Look! I was there too!

 Some shots of Jamaica on our way to the resort...




Usain Bolt's high school

A stop on the way there!
Waiting for their drink and first taste of jerk chicken.
Jamaican beers!