Snorkeling and Rock Jumping

After our visit to Yelapa, we took the
opportunity to snorkel and jump off a big rock. 

 There were so many big, beautiful fish and the water
temperature was perfect!

 

Chico's Paradise

More natural beauty.  Ben especially loves this place!

One of the locals showed us a plant
that can create natural tatoos.  

we ran into lots of stray dogs

 

Save the Turtles

One of the reasons we wanted to go back to PV in October was because baby sea turtles hatch around this time each year.  We went turtle hunting twice.  The first night we saw momma turtles, the second night we had the privilege of witnessing a nest hatching.  One after one the baby turtles poked their noses up through the sand, struggled to climb out and made their way towards the ocean.  A few got turned around so we helped them get going in the right direction.  We also visited a sea turtle camp where they educate the public, and protect and release baby turtles.  

maybe 40 little baby sea turtles came out of the nest

This is what a nest looks like under the sand.
Momma's can lay up to 100 eggs at a time.  

I asked Q to snap a picture of me with the turtles.

 

Dolphins

Swimming with the dolphins was one 
of the highlights of our trip.  It was so cool!
Thanks to Randy and Tasha for purchasing the photos,
and to paradise village for the complimentary excursion.

Yelapa

This time we decided to explore Yelapa, 
and got to ride horses to the waterfall! 
I love that in Mexico it doesn't break the bank
to participate in these kinds of adventures.

This jungle view was stunning!

Back in Paradise

We made it back to Mexico and this time we brought Randy, Tasha, Trip and Deko!  One of my favorite things in life are beautiful sunsets!  Sometimes I forget to look around and notice the small, wonderful gifts that Heavenly Father gives us.  The best things in life are free for everyone!

He's On the Right Path!

Holly painted this image of Qyntn with the Savior

we had the whole crew together