The rhythm of the days here are slow and unfocused. None us are feeling the pull to do too much of anything. Most days are some version of: wake up around sunrise, walk on the beach with the resident pack of beach dogs (more on them later), find coffee, hang out on the beach or hammock, order breakfast, find something to do for the hour or so it may take to get it, remember you are on island time and not get irritated, swim and float in the sea before it gets too hot, hang out on the beach/lounge area/hammock, drink a lot of water or maybe a fruit icy, put on lots of sunscreen, blog/read/nap, swim again, maybe wander into town for lunch or dinner if you feel motivated, repeat above and maybe add a bit of kayaking or paddle boarding or drinking. Everyone gets to go with their own flow. Todd has been the most adventurous, renting a scooter and exploring the island.
The kids are free range, able to do mostly whatever they want as well. There is a small restaurant on the property and the kids eat when they like, swim, snorkle, dig in the sand, have too much tablet time, play with the dogs. Just hang out.
The nights are not as relaxed as the days. I don't think anyone is sleeping well between the hard sandy beds (which may actually be box springs), the intense heat, and the wildlife noises-birds, geckos, dogs-but the option of unlimited hammock naps during the day takes the sting out of it.
Happy looking kids and adults! And dogs!
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