On Day 2 we took advantage of some of the activities available at Chaa Creek — namely the canoes.
There are basically two options: arrange for someone from the lodge to pick us up in town after we paddle down river or paddle up river and then back down to the lodge. We chose the second option because we just wanted to explore a bit. The scenery was beautiful.
Bruce did a lot of paddling.
So did I.
We ran into several areas of “rapids” which I put in quotes because they looked harmless. But wow, were they difficult to pass! After a while we got tired of fighting them and turned around for home. I think next time I’d take option a.
After canoeing, we hit the lounge where the boys played a little chess.
I checked out the makeshift (and unofficial) Little Free Library book exchange and I think Bruce checked in with work. Later we went out on another trail for some further exploring.
We saw lots of these big guys around.
In the afternoon we went up to the Blue Morpho butterfly preserve they have there and got a tour of the area where they breed and study them.
Ezra tried his hand at catching some.
But our guide was an expert at it.
We also hit the pool that afternoon. I don’t have any pictures but they have a beautiful infinity pool that we took full advantage of!
That evening we had another lovely dinner here.
The boys were mesmerized because the staff was setting up for a private dinner for two over by the pool.
Not too long later, boys were fast asleep in their loft.
And I was not far behind them.