We spent the entire day at the swimming hole with direct access to the ocean. It’s amazing how many different swimming holes there are scattered around our little town. We were packed up with snacks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear and volleyballs. It was yet another beautiful day on the water. I can’t seem to take enough pictures – as if I’m afraid I will forget this amazing view.
The kids snorkeled, hunted for fish and chased lizards on the lava rock. We all took turns with the paddle board, and I actually ventured out into the big ocean. Not an easy trek to get around the rocks! Paddle boarding always looks so peaceful… well, it’s a lot harder than it looks! I had a few good wipe outs in the swell (and the bruises to prove it)! Tyler on the other hand, couldn’t get enough. He spent a long time out on the board – not quite venturing into the big ocean but riding the surf right at the rocks. He’ll sleep well tonight.
Ashley was also itching for a little volleyball and there was a sand court (black sand) near the swimming hole. So, we (Ashley, Jim, Griff and I) played a long match against 4 Portugese guys (about half our age!). Yes – the Americans v. the Portugese. We held our own (barely)… and yet still lost… but had a lot of fun! Jim’s tricep seemed to hold up, but we’ll see if any of us can walk tomorrow!
I don’t think we wrapped up at the beach until almost 7pm, and then we headed into town for a quick dinner and home. Finally a night with no Festa and we could get to bed before midnight!
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