Days in the Sun

Days in the Sun http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html There aren’t any pictures of us lounging by the pool - mostly because Shannon pretended she was european the whole time, so that means no photos. After a few days in the sun we got a car and explored the island, it only took a few days but was well worth it. Play in Slideshow mode to read all the captions. Our resort, picture from our balcony http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#0 6b6603f5-b9cb-45d3-a53d-7e259940dbef http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0325.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0325.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Our resort, picture from our balcony</p></div></div> The hotel pool and waterfall http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#1 c59ddef2-b241-4a75-a4d7-666380c484e3 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1283.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1283.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The hotel pool and waterfall</p></div></div> Just one of the many english pubs in this spanish town http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#2 570bfaf6-ca00-42b2-9fa9-9f119d0de406 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0331.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0331.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Just one of the many english pubs in this spanish town</p></div></div> A few more, who wouldn't want to eat at the Cutty Sark while on an island holiday?? http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#3 f5cc2977-2425-4041-9134-f551b954eeec http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0333.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0333.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A few more, who wouldn't want to eat at the Cutty Sark while on an island holiday??</p></div></div> boats on the water near a sculpture by Cesar Manrique http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#4 98ece87b-aafa-4033-b9ee-f262448f3eb1 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0336.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0336.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">boats on the water near a sculpture by Cesar Manrique</p></div></div> Wow, doesn't Shannon look relaxed! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#5 aa9ba094-5d42-4882-ac95-cf4e9c82a098 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0335.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0335.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Wow, doesn't Shannon look relaxed!</p></div></div> The castle and fortress was built between 1176 and 1779 and it construction provided much needed work and money for the islanders. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#6 53b1defd-eda9-4f8a-a3a1-d272f9d291a0 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0350.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0350.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The castle and fortress was built between 1176 and 1779 and it construction provided much needed work and money for the islanders.</p></div></div> A little lookout http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#7 4643ccdb-fa2c-4471-941e-17d0dc627ed4 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0354.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0354.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A little lookout</p></div></div> The Castillo de San José has a commanding view of the sea and was once an integral in the defence of the island's capital and port, Arrecife. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#8 f0c71709-1052-46c8-a545-2e19a19577e0 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0355.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0355.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Castillo de San José has a commanding view of the sea and was once an integral in the defence of the island's capital and port, Arrecife.</p></div></div> Some of the aloe plants growing on the island http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#9 3943a287-7318-42e1-a32c-ee5b696a7381 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0357.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0357.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Some of the aloe plants growing on the island</p></div></div> It did get a bit windy near the water http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#10 0178fe40-a1fb-467e-bfec-801b4a11f341 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0358.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0358.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It did get a bit windy near the water</p></div></div> César Manrique created windmill sculptures all over the island http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#11 be7d0df9-f9e3-4d3b-b2ed-c85982e6c05e http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0363.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0363.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">César Manrique created windmill sculptures all over the island</p></div></div> An arty shots http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#12 e9cbb32b-80b5-4247-a066-e4db77fde03d http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0367.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0367.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">An arty shots</p></div></div> A little pool in his house http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#13 fc29f828-b3cc-4e6f-b9e9-ace44cb0e98e http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0369.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0369.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A little pool in his house</p></div></div> Waterfall into the pool, so lovely http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#14 f940bc7e-88d1-473a-b471-7db2cbe2072b http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1288.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1288.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Waterfall into the pool, so lovely</p></div></div> Cactus flowers http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#15 cddf841a-093b-44e4-9f8a-837592ec726d http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1289.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1289.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Cactus flowers</p></div></div> A view from the main room - that is lava rock which makes up much of the terrain on the island http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#16 eff692fc-e656-428d-9b0a-fdee4108ab3e http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0374.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0374.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A view from the main room - that is lava rock which makes up  much of the terrain on the island</p></div></div> Outside the girl’s room http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#17 863ec6e6-913d-4bd1-b6fb-135dbb3dd020 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0375.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0375.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Outside the girl’s room</p></div></div> Outside the boy's room http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#18 65e750eb-1a6f-403a-bb78-2f6d609a04fb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0377.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0377.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Outside the boy's room</p></div></div> A decorated wall on the property http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#19 b5378c8e-48d5-43dd-9bcc-53b3766f341c http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0379.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0379.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A decorated wall on the property</p></div></div> features along the wall http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#20 6c349177-ad75-45fd-8fc7-2d302628339a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0389.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0389.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">features along the wall</p></div></div> Shannon loving that sunshine (and needing a haircut) http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#21 4d2c596d-0478-4254-99fe-90f847155c51 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0391.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0391.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Shannon loving that sunshine (and needing a haircut)</p></div></div> Another windmill outside the foundation - the wind moves the pieces in opposite directions http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#22 49691411-6288-4e3e-a32b-6c9be10b8801 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0392.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0392.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Another windmill outside the foundation - the wind moves the pieces in opposite directions</p></div></div> The Monumento Al Campesino http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#23 272beb3a-7463-4410-af3a-f5f37e0ab81d http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0394.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0394.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Monumento Al Campesino</p></div></div> You can even climb right up to it. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#24 fd7790e1-3523-4816-b7da-e32c967789ef http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0398.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0398.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">You can even climb right up to it.</p></div></div> We stopped at El Griffo for a wine tasting http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#25 b56871dd-2bd2-4a2a-9cff-ef7d93836853 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0403.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0403.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We stopped at El Griffo for a wine tasting</p></div></div> We relaxed with some goat cheese and a few samples of the local wine http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#26 cdbf1499-8bc9-437a-ade1-cf1cbb170615 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0404.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0404.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We relaxed with some goat cheese and a few samples of the local wine</p></div></div> Too bad Mitch blinked here, but he's still so darn cute! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#27 71c8cdf9-fa73-47fd-8d9f-59da50132baf http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0406.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0406.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Too bad Mitch blinked here, but he's still so darn cute!</p></div></div> This is how grapes are grown on the island http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#28 928d7f7b-ca48-4d31-b5f0-18d650841861 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0407.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0407.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is how grapes are grown on the island</p></div></div> instead of climbing vines... http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#29 fa3f33fe-03a1-4612-9fa6-6461c051ccbc http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0408.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0408.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">instead of climbing vines...</p></div></div> they are sunk low in the ground with volcanic walls to protect them from the wind http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#30 4119087b-fc38-411c-84cf-86b47d2f3fe7 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0409.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0409.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">they are sunk low in the ground with volcanic walls to protect them from the wind</p></div></div> Los Hervideros http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#31 bcd16c9a-62cb-4ec1-95d1-b8daaec47727 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1308.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1308.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Los Hervideros</p></div></div> Los Hervideros, when translated, literally means "boiling waters" and is named rightly so. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#32 72a2faf1-c84b-4bc4-9135-b94f57bdb9b4 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0410.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0410.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Los Hervideros, when translated, literally means "boiling waters" and is named rightly so.</p></div></div> It is a stretch of strangely shaped rock formations that protrude into the sea. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#33 37c8b5db-1e1a-4d7d-8ced-b12b58e5e75b http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1299.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1299.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It is a stretch of strangely shaped rock formations that protrude into the sea.</p></div></div> The ocean water bubbles and boils around the structure and the surrounding lava caves, arches, and chimneys all created by millions of years of erosion. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#34 a6818f72-b88e-406d-82c3-c5be9c3e4ae7 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0413.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0413.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The ocean water bubbles and boils around the structure and the surrounding lava caves, arches, and chimneys all created by millions of years of erosion.</p></div></div> Shannon looking out from the cliffs http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#35 8b4998f6-fcaf-41f7-b90d-abe4f0cbbab4 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0417.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0417.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Shannon looking out from the cliffs</p></div></div> Shannon taking a picture of Mitch on a little outlook area http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#36 76898a01-99e0-4d56-b38c-9309398a9cbc http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0419.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0419.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Shannon taking a picture of Mitch on a little outlook area</p></div></div> A view into the caves from above http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#37 c9754d6e-250c-4f7d-b8f2-a764eae90dfd http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0423.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0423.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A view into the caves from above</p></div></div> Salinas de Janubio http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#38 58d7bb2e-8608-4d1c-98e8-b2e220f6692a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0433.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0433.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Salinas de Janubio </p></div></div> Salt Mines along the coast http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#39 d9365186-8ba5-4202-9a2f-133a68243bb4 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0435.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0435.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Salt Mines along the coast</p></div></div> Mitch looking fine in front of our rental http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#40 fab6e5f8-02c9-4371-b042-b58a49ff0faa http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1311.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1311.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mitch looking fine in front of our rental</p></div></div> We stopped to take this picture while we were driving, it was just so pretty http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#41 7816064c-46e6-46a3-b00e-c18d1cd80296 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0439.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0439.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We stopped to take this picture while we were driving, it was just so pretty</p></div></div> Mitch had a vision here of what he wanted, Shannon played along http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#42 0ae2172e-5403-434c-b124-ea04dba21064 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0441.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0441.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mitch had a vision here of what he wanted, Shannon played along</p></div></div> OK, I'm done taking pictures now, can we get some food? http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#43 ad58cc10-6c6f-451d-8784-d9cd49aa844f http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0446.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0446.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">OK, I'm done taking pictures now, can we get some food?</p></div></div> Now I'm happy http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#44 69846359-e943-4247-87af-b601e7a7507c http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0447.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0447.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Now I'm happy</p></div></div> Our first real meal - on day 4 some locals told us where to eat http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#45 cf84ceb9-4d36-429b-8ae1-16eb5ce72e82 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1325.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1325.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Our first real meal - on day 4 some locals told us where to eat</p></div></div> Shannon loves the Café con leche Condensada http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#46 70ab541b-4932-4e70-8712-c5ad20d92b21 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1318.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1318.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Shannon loves the Café con leche Condensada</p></div></div> Day 2 of driving starts with a meal at the"Restuarante" another local suggestion http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#47 b5758444-6578-49de-b792-7a16c8cb4bbe http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0449.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0449.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Day 2 of driving starts with a meal at  the"Restuarante" another local suggestion</p></div></div> Yup, that's what it was called http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#48 bf1ec7a9-3bca-4c9d-b1e7-8b684e6dfb41 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1331.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1331.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Yup, that's what it was called</p></div></div> We enjoyed a meal next to the water http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#49 8de2761c-0ec3-48e0-a64b-cc7f7aef9d1f http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0451.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0451.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We enjoyed a meal next to the water</p></div></div> Mitch got his Paella http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#50 0bbf005a-5016-4bf5-8a37-a2c2843f8c36 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1326.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1326.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mitch got his Paella</p></div></div> BH chilled out on the rocks http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#51 9651cff4-ebcd-4241-9a4e-50c4eb440e6e http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1328.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1328.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BH chilled out on the rocks</p></div></div> Shannon chilled too http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#52 e0fed603-12c7-4dcf-8b67-bc78acd66bf6 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1330.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1330.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Shannon chilled too</p></div></div> Why not check out the cactus garden? http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#53 ec4e11e0-67ec-48be-8825-13a7385e1111 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1349.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1349.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Why not check out the cactus garden?</p></div></div> No Mitch don't! I know they are pretty http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#54 6b4ac4c3-a5be-4414-ad1d-4864049fd00d http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1340.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1340.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">No Mitch don't! I know they are pretty</p></div></div> But you shouldn’t touch! Even that one! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#55 60cdecaa-fcad-4053-9d66-593985c6d1d3 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1347.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1347.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">But you shouldn’t touch! Even that one!</p></div></div> Once Mitch stopped touching everything, it was really an amazing place to look around http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#56 0fd853b1-d6af-4197-b64e-e460a84c9ef6 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0454.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0454.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Once Mitch stopped touching everything, it was really an amazing place to look around</p></div></div> Flowers among the thorns http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#57 29197ef3-91a9-4b95-aa9b-b2d6e1bea6b9 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0458.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0458.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Flowers among the thorns</p></div></div> Big Boy's Room http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#58 20af7a6f-3012-4654-8221-5e816c399b78 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0462.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0462.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Big Boy's Room</p></div></div> Big Girl's Room http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#59 ba92828f-7000-45a1-9ce8-9c3b8a93d4be http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0463.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0463.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Big Girl's Room</p></div></div> The garden was open with many levels you could walk around on http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#60 d14b4050-88df-4e9f-9f69-310d1da9463a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0464.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0464.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The garden was open with many levels you could walk around on</p></div></div> BH enjoyed the catus too, good thing he has some extra stuffing http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#61 a93453bc-9c8a-480d-84fc-4a2f4e1ee2ae http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0465.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0465.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BH enjoyed the catus too, good thing he has some extra stuffing</p></div></div> Of course, they had a windmill http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#62 80da1ad0-fb03-4f89-9f35-542255464203 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0474.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0474.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Of course, they had a windmill</p></div></div> we liked the little bally ones http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#63 688cce7e-62a3-4682-8ab5-e436da533871 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0480.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0480.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">we liked the little bally ones</p></div></div> you do just want to grab them! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#64 b031760e-0333-4a50-a71b-d1bf0685c17e http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0482.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0482.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">you do just want to grab them!</p></div></div> But they are sharp! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#65 9ecda984-4199-499b-9c7b-6a71dd2551ad http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1344.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1344.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">But they are sharp!</p></div></div> Some weird ones too http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#66 368a3559-dd82-45b7-b197-715a3e55dd32 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0484.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0484.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Some weird ones too</p></div></div> Funny face over the water http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#67 91d38d3f-60dc-4fc0-a7a1-ed68d35cc952 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1341.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1341.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Funny face over the water</p></div></div> BH liked looking at the fishes http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#68 5719efc5-cb2b-41e0-beb0-a1d56d8818e1 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1338.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1338.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BH liked looking at the fishes</p></div></div> A cactus tree http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#69 d0753741-8b57-4cef-8d7e-1e1ff93350b9 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1345.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1345.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A cactus tree</p></div></div> Black cactus flowers http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#70 2186ec42-03e3-460e-b23a-f2a06d845327 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1346.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1346.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Black cactus flowers</p></div></div> The Mirador del Rio http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#71 965c536a-d062-4106-87ef-7f5abc226550 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0496.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0496.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Mirador del Rio</p></div></div> The right way to see it http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#72 3d53ea4a-eee7-4f07-8656-bd5c90d3e773 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0519.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0519.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The right way to see it</p></div></div> Manrique quarried a large room from the stone clifftop, covered it with an earthen grass roof, and inside, constructed a narrow, winding corridor. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#73 ca0adbac-be56-48fb-b299-0726bb969df1 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0500.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0500.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Manrique quarried a large room from the stone clifftop, covered it with an earthen grass roof, and inside, constructed a narrow, winding corridor.</p></div></div> The room, of course, is not the attraction. Food and drink is available here, but the real feast is for the eyes, in the absolutely fantastic views. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#74 2ab07992-ef32-4fae-90fb-bfe46d18f881 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0512.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0512.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The room, of course, is not the attraction. Food and drink is available here, but the real feast is for the eyes, in the absolutely fantastic views.</p></div></div> A glass of wine at the top is always a plus http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#75 5bbff6f0-6d01-4f3b-80bc-203f32f04972 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0515.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0515.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A glass of wine at the top is always a plus</p></div></div> How cool was this, we found a place that made aloe http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#76 a3e1c8f8-56a0-4e74-bb13-4d92804ca265 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1353.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1353.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">How cool was this, we found a place that made aloe</p></div></div> Mitch liked the Columbus quote http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#77 5d4a9692-8e86-4b88-be8b-65b7fc97253f http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1352.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1352.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mitch liked the Columbus quote</p></div></div> We went to Jameos del Agua, but found out it was opened at night so came back later after getting a picture of snappy snap http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#78 4dc7512b-3297-49a7-a8b3-9812933d9d87 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0486.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0486.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We went to Jameos del Agua, but found out it was opened at night so came back later after getting a picture of snappy snap</p></div></div> Dessert before we head off to the Water Museum http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#79 962c1862-db2b-4f10-9154-e0a3bafd4010 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1356.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1356.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Dessert before we head off to the Water Museum</p></div></div> BH joined us for the meal, but was a bit shy http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#80 4facad79-6340-4efd-9b40-768801be72ad http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1359.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1359.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BH joined us for the meal, but was a bit shy</p></div></div> We came back at 1 am, and it was really amazing http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#81 4f6ccb6a-22cf-4451-b94c-93604f08328b http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0551.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0551.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We came back at 1 am, and it was really amazing</p></div></div> It was an underground cave with water flowing throughout http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#82 1c8872fa-140d-4e1b-8257-74025b00e031 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0523.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0523.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It was an underground cave with water flowing throughout</p></div></div> The black below is water http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#83 6e5ab009-f918-49d1-90cb-d28cd7d3bf2c http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0527.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0527.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The black below is water</p></div></div> They had different light effects which changed the way everything looked http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#84 69a9dd35-2227-4bbf-9ac9-521ae576ae78 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0528.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0528.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They had different light effects which changed the way everything looked</p></div></div> Now it's light http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#85 fe662835-f63b-4c5c-a2d2-d34cadea8333 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0530.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0530.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Now it's light</p></div></div> If I were Paris Hilton this is where I would have my birthday party http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#86 7c760860-93c3-4f10-b8cb-d54fe5241e6d http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0526.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0526.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">If I were Paris Hilton this is where I would have my birthday party</p></div></div> A bar indoors http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#87 a80f660f-b341-4851-bbcf-6d6055c07726 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0532.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0532.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A bar indoors</p></div></div> The outdoor pool http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#88 f74d986e-f455-45b6-9bfe-68b6a5a31550 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0537.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0537.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The outdoor pool</p></div></div> Light sculptures outside http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#89 707ee215-9934-4fda-a4e9-abf795913e62 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0538.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0538.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Light sculptures outside</p></div></div> Fun playing with the camera http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#90 848b2df8-ff95-45fb-b578-4cdae0ba7141 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0542.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0542.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Fun playing with the camera</p></div></div> Boy's Room http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#91 b0df51cb-7d72-419c-9f5f-f5b35d243034 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0544.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0544.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Boy's Room</p></div></div> Girl's Room http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#92 2b7a1042-c75c-48cd-af40-e7bcedcfe121 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0545.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0545.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Girl's Room</p></div></div> Out meat feast on our last night http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#93 c26529fd-36b7-416e-a2c1-3e8ed5c9f749 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1371.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1371.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Out meat feast on our last night</p></div></div> See how big that platter of meat is - we only ate half of it! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#94 85833fb7-06d8-4c15-b34e-cae3ecc1cff2 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1372.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1372.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">See how big that platter of meat is - we only ate half of it!</p></div></div> Yummm...more of that coffee Shannon likes, it's with condensed milk http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#95 ee5c3143-b0f3-412d-8a36-5dc719ea43dd http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1373.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1373.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Yummm...more of that coffee Shannon likes, it's with condensed milk</p></div></div> The local lady who recommended the spot http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#96 7f68e75b-fb62-4ced-aaea-8050da357c3d http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1375.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1375.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The local lady who recommended the spot</p></div></div> Back at the hotel - the maid would make our beds and put BH and the other monkey on them http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#97 4853f09f-57dd-4255-a8fb-dba204ece112 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1376.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1376.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Back at the hotel - the maid would make our beds and put BH and the other monkey on them</p></div></div> Got to love those european beds http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#98 0790f03c-1e47-4c19-98df-3643f4c4717a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0554.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0554.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Got to love those european beds</p></div></div> But this is how we slept, bed shot! http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#99 c816eded-5c46-4bcb-bf39-9f1cd4717101 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0556.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/DSC_0556.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">But this is how we slept, bed shot!</p></div></div> My ring I bought on the trip - it's locally known as Olivina, but we know it as peridot http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun.html#100 4beaaad1-ef07-4635-9838-795a1a259d3b http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1378.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Days_in_the_Sun_files/Media/100_1378.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; 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