Puerto Rico Day 2

We visited the most beautiful beach in Vieques. It was Sunday and there were a total of maybe 10 other people there and not a single local. I suppose its like us and Disneyland....you just begin to take it for granted when you live in a tourist spot. We kayaked and swam in the world's most prominent bioluminescent bay. Words can't describe it so I will only say it should be on everybody's list of things one must do! If you have never heard of it then Google Vieques Bioluminescent Bay...believe me when I say the pictures ARE accurate! It's been an amazing trip already! Amy's family is so accomodating, giving and just ecstatic to have us. The conversations and events are memories that will be with is for years to come....like when Amy's uncle accidentally flipped the kayak and dumped my father-in-law in the bay. Headed back to the main island of PR today.

Puerto Rico Night #1

We had a great start to our vacation. Justin played in the Starbucks "Hot Java Cool Jazz" concert at the Paramount Theater in downtown Seattle. His Jazz band was 1 of 5 featured Western Washington high school jazz bands.

Justin and his band were awesome and it was great to see him excel on such a grand stage. After his performance last year's national jazz instructor of the year asked "How long you been strumming that ax?" Justin told him he taught himself to play guitar and just began lessons is Sept '08. He told Justin that he has got amazing talent and to come see him in a couple of years- "I know a few people ;-) and I will get you gigs." Justin said it was the best time of his life performing on the stage in front of over 3,000 people. We are very proud :-)

After Justin's performance we gathered him and his gear and it was off to the airport for our trip to Puerto Rico. We met up with the rest of the family at the airport with plenty of time to spare. I told Amy that we have to play the lottery because I can get use to this!