Punta Cana - dia cuatro - El Fin

Finally, the last post from our amazing DR vacation. I know it has taken me forever...so here goes from my more than fuzzy memory..

Saturday, we had plans to meet poolside for the entire day!

We all woke up a little slowly and tired from our previous night of dancing and singing til the bar closed us down.

Daniel and I hopped on the trolley and ended up finding our usual smaller group at the beach.

It was the perfect spot because we could see who was at the pool, were right by the cabana bar and got to enjoy being in the sand and waves!

We flew a kite, bought some jewelry, dug our 'keg hole' and got knocked over by strong waves. It was a nice morning and the perfect way to start the day.

We finally got to the pool with lots of begging and ordered some food from the waitress. We knew it was going to be a long day and we would need something in our stomach.

John Paul took pictures with a monkey, we took turn sliding down the kiddie slides and there were plenty of Mamajuana shots being passed around. By passed around, I mean a waitress walking around with a bottle and pouring it down our throats til we wave our hand to stop her.

There was some questionable attire worn by Chuck and a foam toilet but I won't go in to details. And then the drinking contest started..the boys were picked to come to the stage and had to chug a beer against other contestants.

Jimmy, Barry, Nut and Chuck participated from our group. Barry and Jimmy made it the furthest, with Barry being the "fastest drinker in the USA"! HA! Well, the fastest drinker in the USA had a little too much and fell asleep on the pool bar then had to have help to his room!

Lots of us from the group ended up taking a swim in the ocean before dark and it was chilly getting out in the wind.

We made big plans to meet up at the Hibachi grill for dinner in a few hours.

Dinner was great..only about 50% of the group made it, but it was yummy!

We headed to the casino one last time to make some more money on roulette then we met the rest of the group at the bar.

It was beers, shots and more dancing for us.

You know how second winds hit you!!

It was a fun night again..we ended up making rounds hanging out at different friends' hotel rooms til we finally ordered room service in the wee hours at our own.

We sort of slept in on Sunday, frantically packed all our stuff and hung out in the lobby with our group of friends to leave.

The customs and lines were out of control but we powered through and made it back in Houston, TX around 1 a.m.

I was so happy to be back in the good old USA and to see my babies the next morning.

What a trip! Who's planning the next one??!!