Thanks to some close friends we met in Mexico (Hey, Annette and Vince!), we will be staying at the Hard Rock Punta Cana for the next week. We got a great deal with lots of credits to use at the resort, which we plan to use on the spa, so relaxing is the only thing on the agenda. We are looking at this as a wellness vacay. You know, eat well, gym, pool, and spa... Yeah, there will be drinks but we are hoping to focus on wellness and not overdo it on this trip. We have to get back on our weight-loss journey and this feels like a great place to start!
This will be our first trip to the DR and I was a bit surprised when Keith said he had no interest in leaving the resort. He is all about just relaxing. Fine by me! I'll be posting pictures on our Instagram account, so make sure to check them out! See you in a week!
For the last year we have been living a Keto lifestyle and I have been maintaining an Instagram account to showcase the foods we eat and how to best live Keto. Well, I still plan to do that but I am expanding it to be more about our travel AND Keto. I would love if you would take the time to come and follow our Instagram account @theburkhartsabroad - it will allow me to post more pictures about our travel. This blog only gives me so much space for pictures and we take a TON of pictures... While we are at it, you can also follow me @tarahburkhart or Keith @retired.early.pruvin.it
Hope you'll follow us and let us know if there is something you would like to see.
We are on the move, yet again! We headed back to Orlando but this time with Annie Too. We are meeting up with friends, Rob & Kris King. We are excited to spend a week hanging out with them and seeing what kind of trouble we can get into with them!
Our time at the beach was really enjoyable. Tricia, Hector and family stayed with us both weekends in the condo. It was fun spending time with them and the kids. Most days we swam at the pool or beach, the kids and men played ping pong or pool while the girls relaxed by the pool or watched movies. We grilled out, went to a few restaurants but all in all just enjoyed laughing a lot!
Since we weren’t able to have the condo for Tricia’s birthday, we celebrated early. We took the adults on a sunset cruise on the water where Michelle and Rafael joined us. That night was so much fun, lots of drinks and even more laughter!!
The guys were hilarious, but then again, this is always how they act together.
On Tuesday night I was happy to be able to meet up with my ex-step brother, Matt, and his wife. We spent several hours catching up, sharing old stories about childhood and laughing. It was nice to see him and I enjoyed the time spent with them. Really hoping the relationship will grow as I miss him and his sister from my life. ❤️ The next day we had to pack up and head back to Ocala for a few nights before we hit the road for a mini trip to Orlando with the pups and Annie Too. We plan to see Rob and Kris and ride some rides at Universal. Can’t wait!!
On Wednesday, we drove down to Naples to see my Aunt and Uncle. Keith was able to get in another golf day but this time with my Uncle and two of his friends. I was able to find a Groupon for them at Eagle Lakes Golf Course, which according to them, was a great deal. So off they went to play 18 rounds of golf in the hot sun. My Aunt and I spent the day shopping and then finished it off with a glass of bubbly. We mainly stuck to the Home Goods and Marshall's so I could find some home items for the RV. Spoiler alert, I did! The guys came back exhausted and hungry so we headed to the beach for dinner and drinks. I had the second best Bloody Mary I've had on this trip. The golf course in Ft.Myers is still the winner! It was a great day but we were both tired and ready to crash. Thanks family for having us - we love you all!!
While we are in Florida we wanted to also find time to spend with some family who also live in the state. Last time we were here we tried to see my cousins in Parkland, but were unable to get down there. Thankfully this trip, we made it happen! So, On Monday, we headed South. They took us to a cute little ocean side town where we went to this dog friendly restaurant, the Nautidawg Marina Cafe. It was in such an adorable area, the weather was great and the company was perfect. I forgot to snap pictures but I did get this shot of the cute Easter egg colored homes on the street. Doesn't it look like a happy place?! It was a great day and we can't wait to go back down and visit them again! Side note... I hadn't ever been to the Parkland area but it appears to be a lovely town. Sadly, as most of you know, they have had some really horrible times with the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. My cousins kids were in school during the shooting and have become huge advocates for the March For Our Lives movement and we couldn't be prouder of them! Please take some time to support the Never Again movement and the March For Our Lives. They are making some amazing steps forward and we support them. #neveragain
