Yes I know I have been back from vacation for quite a while now. But I just have been dreading sitting down and writing about it. But I figure if I do it here, I wont have to re do it in my journal.
I was able to go with to the Dominican Republic with another nanny and her family. We left on March 27,2009. We flew out of Newark to Puerto Plata. When we got there we had a helicopter waiting for us! The family got in one and Alnesia and I got in another one. The ride to the resort was breath taking! We made friends with the pilot, so he took us around for a a little longer ride!
When we landed we had a golf cart with our names on it! We drove around exploring the resort! Clay and Renee ( Alnesia's employers) are owners at the Lifestyle Hacienda resort so we got a freakin' nice villa. Our villa had 9 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, 2 full bars, an outside pool table area, a pool, hot tub, volleyball court, and tons of grass! I would have been totally content staying at the villa, but I am happy I didn't!
After settling in, we jumped into our swimsuits and went down to the V.I.P beach! The V.I.P beach is of course only for V.I.P members! There were tons of beds, hammocks, a little pools out looking the beautiful blue ocean! We had a golden wrist band, and that meant everything was free. So we got a Diet Coke and grab a bed and laid out under the hot sun! (with sunscreen of course)!
The next day (March 28) we had breakfast cooked and served on the patio watching the sunrise! After breakfast we went down to the beach while relaxing we saw a couple getting a massage on the beach under palm trees. Then a light bulb came on! Lets go and get one!! OH MY GOSH! That was probably one of the best moments of my life! Just image... 115 degrees, the blue of blue ocean water, shade from palm trees, soft white sand, peaceful music and a hour and half massage! I never wanted to leave. After the massage we went back down to the beach and had lunch.
While we were at lunch the pilot from the helicopter was there. He asked if we wanted to go for another ride. Of course!! I asked if we needed to pay anything. He said the ride was on him! It was so much fun! We were able to get low enough to see the local boys playing basketball! One point during the ride we could only see the ocean. I kind of peed myself, cause I was soo scared, but at the same time it was such a sweet sight. We were so lucky to have that experience. We were in the helicopter for an hour. (If we had to pay it would have cost over $200.00). For the rest of the day we just chilled at the villa. We offered to stay back and watch the kids so the parents could have time to themselves.
On Sunday March 29, 2009 we went to the beach and swam in the ocean for 4 hours straight. The water was so blue that you could walk out so far and see your feet! After we just chilled at the V.I.P lounge. For dinner every Sunday they have a program for the V.I.P members. It was fun! The food was soo gross!
Monday March 30, 2009 we all went to Sea World. It was a lot of fun to go with the little kids! But what I loved most about Sea World was, I got to swim with Dolphins!! At first I was so freakin scared I would jump every time they came near me! (If you don't know, I hate, hate, hate fish or anything else in the water) Once I calmed down, it was amazing. Dolphins are soo smooth so heavy and nice! I can't believe that I kissed it on the lips. We danced together and he acted like he was saving me! I can't wait to swim with them again! Oh and because Alnesia and I were in the water I have NO pictures. After the day at Sea World we went back, got dressed up and went out to dinner.
For the rest of the trip contains of going to the beach, V.I.P lounge, playing in the golf cart, shopping, eating, swimming, laying out, reading a good book, and drinking lots of Diet Cokes!
I had to leave 2 days before everyone else, cause I had to work. So I asked instead of taking the helicopter, if I could take the limo and drive through the city. Oh my goodness. I felt so blessed for everything that I have. I have no words to describe what I saw. If you have ever been to a poor country you know what I am talking about. I just wanted to give everything I had to make their life a little easier. I felt so guilty being in a limo in front of them. It really opened my eyes. One thing that I loved, instead of having a car dealer ships, they have car door dealer ships! Cause there driving is so bad, they have to change the car doors all the time! I am so grateful for this opportunity and for all of the amazing experiences I was able to have. This is on the great things about being a nanny!! 
