Beach Weekend

Sorry for the delays in posting...the blog has just been at the end of a very long to-do list lately. Things have been rather quiet around these parts-work, school, and just life in general have led to full days.

Last Thursday afternoon I found a little inspiration when I checked the weekend forecast and discovered a large yellow ball (I almost didn't recognize it!) posted next to Saturday. Paul and I did a quick email exchange (since walking across the courtyard would have been difficult ;) ) and decided to take a last minute weekend getaway. We headed back to Guaruja but this time stayed at THE. BEST. HOTEL. Casa Grande was amazing! We arrived Friday evening and stayed through mid day Sunday. The grounds were beautiful, we were right across the street from the ocean, and the room comfortable. They also had a Casa de Criancas (Kids' House) that was filled with toys, a kids' pool, a dinner buffet for the kids, and monitors (babysitters) for the kids. We tested it out Friday evening and the kids couldn't have been happier! They stayed at the Casa de Criancas and we headed to the Thai Restaurant across the street. Saturday, after a full day of sun, the kids swam at the kids' pool and hung out for dinner. Paul and AGAIN enjoyed a slow, quiet dinner at the hotel's restaurant. It was so relaxing and the kids were so happy hanging out with other kids. Sunday, after breakfast and a few hours at the beach, we headed home. We were back in Sao Paulo by early afternoon. We will definitely head there again-we all had the best time!