Huatulco - The rest of the vacation

Day 4 - Monday
Deep Sea Fishing - Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Whales and more
Visiting Families & Delivering Gifts
Playa de Violin - the secluded beach where Brent baptized two
Eating our own tuna (cooked by Sofia)

 

We caught a bunch of fish - tuna, and bonitos

We saw so many dolphins.  Some of them swam along with our boat.  Camryn was in heaven! In the distance, we saw several spinners jumping out of the water.  It was amazing!

Toward the end of the tour, a swarm of bees disturbed our trip.  Jill and Emma were both stung.  James went below deck to hide (below).

We stopped for a quick splash in the water with a school of blowfish (below).

Drinking coconut milk through a straw

 We visited several people who live in very humble circumstances

We brought a ball and Jill made a PVC goal post kit for these beautiful children, friends of Brent and Leila.

Playa de Violin - the secluded beach where Brent baptized two people.

Sofia, a friend of Brent and Leila, cooked some of the tuna we caught. It was fun to eat our own catch!

Day 5 - Tuesday
Drive to Puerto Escondido
Iguanas, Monkeys, Crocodiles
Liberating sea turtles

Truck Taxi - This is the way many people commute to and from work each day

This monkey loved Jill

It was interesting to see the way they cooked over a fire

Awesome big brother!

Turtle eggs

Watching iguanas

These turtles were only a couple of hours old when we had the amazing opportunity of setting them free on the beach and watching them instinctively make their way to the ocean.

 Day 6 - Wednesday
Earthquake at 2:30 AM
Running with Bryce
Snorkeling at the beach: Playa La Entrega (Great Beach!)
Massage
Shopping
Visiting families

Bryce and I went for a great 5-mile run.  It was hot and humid, but enjoyable nonetheless.  Here's a blog post with more detail.

After a hot run, we rewarded ourselves with a cool dip in the ocean water

The gate and steps leading up to Brent and Leila's apartment

Entrega is a favorite beach.  The water is calm and the snorkeling is excellent.

Awesome Big Sister!

Fun at Grandma and Grandpa's

The hot tub on the back patio was a hit with the kids. It felt better to fill it with cool water, however.

Jill and I had a professional massage. It was a first for me and didn't disappoint.

Two seven-year-olds

Day 7 - Thursday
Waterfalls

Making soap

Behind a waterfall

James swinging into the arms of his amazing mom

Logan on the rope swing

Day 8 - Friday
Copalita Archeological Site
Beach with Family
Beach with Bryce - taxi ride home
Visit Hermana Adriana
Last minute shopping
FHE with the branch
More shopping

 We found out twin family at the same overlook

 Bryce on both sides of this cool tree growing around a boulder

 One last day at the beach

 Octopus

Playing soccer in front of Grandma and Grandpa's apartment

Plan of Salvation Family Home Evening with the Huatulco Branch

Our Last Day in Huatulco:
Last minute shopping
Pinata
Goodbyes
A blizzard welcomed us back to Utah

Goodbyes at the airport

 Layover in Mexico City

James and another boy playing on mom's phone

We drove home through a snow blizzard.  This picture was taken the next morning.